Prime for Primer: Mosley vs Duran @ 147

[Da Boxer]

This is the question:

Prime for prime Roberto "Mano de Piedra" Duran vs Shane Mosley

Who you got?

[FeFist]

Barn burner.

[Kagami Taiga]

Heck of a fight but Mosely didn't struggle with guys with Duran's style. The more you come forward, the more Shane looks good. I think id go Shane tbh. But its a close call.

[The Big Dunn]

prime for prime would be 135 not 147 IMO. I would have to take Duran in a close , great fight.

[M Bison]

Shane wouldn't stand a chance imo he has a punchers chance maybe but another thing...
Prime Shane is on steroids or clean?

[therealpugilist]

Mosley wins


In his prime or near it, he only had trouble with fighters who had a great jab and size on him....i.e. Forrest and Wright are even bad style match ups for Manos de Piedra

Anyway Mosley does well with fighters who come forward and he was very explosive, had great legs, footwork, power and speed


Duran had a habit of leaning his head back and slipping right hands but it puts your head in line of the punch. Also he had a low left and often pawed with his jab and didnt snap it

I dont see a knockout but Mosley would've beat Duran convincingly and clearly. Duran would try some rough stuff but a prime young Mosley threw nasty combos, body shots and was very strong.

[Doctor_Tenma]

It's not a good match up for Mosley stylistically, your not gonna manhandle a fighter who specializes at working in and out of the clinch. Those wide looping punches, Duran would roll most of it. Don't see how Mosley competes