Mosley: “I’m the best welterweight in the world”
December 26th, 2009
By Jason Kim: Throughout all the massive amount of attention that has been centered around the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. bout recently, World Boxing Association welterweight champion Shane Mosley (46-5, 39 KO’s) has been ignored by boxing fans and the media. Mosley, 38, will be facing unbeaten WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto in a unification bout on January 30th, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mosley has good reason for sounding a bit upset, because he’s been ignored by the other top fighters in boxing, such as Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto and Mayweather since Mosley’s impressive 9th round stoppage win over then WBA welterweight champion Antonio Margarito on January 24th. The win, instead of opening doors to big mega fights with the stars in boxing, did more to keep Mosley inactive. Mosley may have looked too good, and in boxing that’s not something you want to do.
Since the win over Margarito in January, Mosley has spent the better part of 2009 trying to line up a fight with other big stars. However, Mosley’s efforts have been futile, as he’s had no takers. Mosley even went so far as to show up ringside for Mayweather’s bout against Juan Manuel Marquez in September and call Mayweather out. It didn’t work. Mayweather showed no interest in fighting Mosley, instead turning his attention to a fight against the smaller Pacquiao.
Nevertheless, Mosley is hoping that an impressive win over Berto will open some doors for him. It may be, but then again, Mosley, if he looks too good, could be right where he’s been the last year trying to dig up a big money fight with one of the stars. Things aren’t easy for Mosley now that his old nemesis Oscar De La Hoya has retired. Mosley fought De La Hoya twice, beating him both times by narrow decisions. Mosley has had problems against bigger welterweights like Vernon Forrest, losing twice to him. Mosley tried moving up in weight to light middleweight, but was too small for that class, and was beaten twice by Winky Wright by decision in 2004.
If Mosley looks as good as he did against Margarito, he should have enough to beat Berto. Andre is a good fighter, but he’s faced much lesser opponents during his five year pro career. Berto hasn’t looked good in his last two fights against Luis Collazo and Juan Urango. Berto’s style of fighting has evolved from throwing fast flurries into a punch and grabs style, which is quite boring to watch from a boxing fan’s perspective.
It’s worked for Berto, because he’s stayed unbeaten, but he’s not nearly interesting to watch nowadays compared to before. Whichever style Berto uses in this fight, he’s going to have problems against Mosley. Berto is going to have to be able to fight on the inside, because Mosley will likely take the fight there after seeing how well Collazo did against Berto while fighting him on the inside.
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Sugar Shane at the very least should have been given a draw against Cotto in NYC.
shane and berto what can i say
it will be a knock out but it will not be a hard fight for
shane mosley andre berto is a over rated bum with a weak chin even against so so opposition fighting shane just might take the little bit of heart he has
i predict after sugar beats him every time he fights he’ll
be gun shy and start to be beat by lesser talent
Wow! This topic is suposed to be about Mosley but people keep mentioning Mayweather! we know that HE thinks He’s great but how he has everyone talking about him good or bad is amazing. Mosley vs Berto is going to be an exciting fight. Berto has the tools to bring out the best in Mosley.
When did he last fought again?
Berto will have to fight on the inside? As if he has any other choice. He’s an upper cut, cross combo guy. I think Mosley will beat him on the outside with his class one/two style that he used against Margarito.
its real funny to me how pbf makes so much money
so many people come to see him fight but he is so hated
so unappreciated by many that spend money to see him fight
pbf is a natural fighter bred to win pacman is a pumped up steroid experiment of bob arum to finally beat him(floyd)
mosley will not win against floyd because he’s not fast
has limited skills gets hit to much and has questionable
balance he would just follow floyd around the ring a get hit and he knows it he wants a ppv payday before he leaves the sport its not about who ducked who styles make fights and pbf has to much for all these losers
its simple if mosley is the best he would generate ppvs paydays so the proof is in the pudding pbf mayweather is
the best right now. manny will get beat and then everybody
will say floyd was to big when in reality skills pay the bills. manny pacman pacquiao has none period
yea mosley turned down Mayweather about 10 years ago. Do you know how old Mosley is now? 38!! Mosley was really popular at that time destroying every lightweight he fought. Not long after that was his first fight with de la hoya. He refused to fight anyone that could beat him, he wanted his big payday against de la hoya. Floyd could finish people, but he doesn’t take unnessary risks. although he did finish of Gatti and Hatton. Much like roy jones, b-hop, lennox lewis these fighters win every round. when you win every round you don’t start a slugfest late in the fight. Boxing isn’t about knocking people out its about winning. And right now, I think mosley is a shell of his former self. What fight has he looked good in since his return? He was completely rebuild years ago and has beat a couple decent opponents but lost to the one good fighter he fought. when Mosley was 28 he was considered a lot better then he is now, but he was scared of a young up and comer named Floyd Mayweather Jr. I don’t even know if he will beat berto. I know williams, mayweather, and probably even cotto would beat him. he was always small for a ww he could go back down and fight either hatton at 140. or try for a rematch with cotto. but right now his resume isn’t good enough to get him a fight with one of the best. fight JMM at 140. I would pay to see that fight. he refused Mayweather when he was one of the best p4p and woulda been favored, now that hes old and washed up and mayweather is one of the best p4p he’s crying. Mayweather didnt storm in the ring like a crybaby when Mosley turned him down.
nah margarito only looked horrible because of shane mosleys brilliant game plan he hit him then tied him up on the inside so margarito couldnt get his work rate goin
Lex, the Mayorga fight was boring b/c the bigger Mayorga kept wrestling, so Mosley had little chance to land early thus the KO came in the 12th. The question could be asked why can’t Floyd finish anyone? Not even the much slower Marquez. Andy you say Mosley turned down Floyd when Mosley was a lt weight? About 10 yrs ago?! Before Floyd was even popular? And even though Margarito likely cheated against Cotto NO ONE wanted to fight him. Floyd & others all turned him & $8M down. Shane was the one who stepped up AFTER people thought Margarito legally destroyed Cotto and won.
Is Shane the best? No, but he’s certainly one of the best along with Floyd and Pac. Unfortunately, right now the welter wt division has an experience gap with its US fighters. Unless P Williams comes back or Forrest (RIP) rises from the grave that division is going to be lopsided after Pac vs PBF.
pacman should only fight floyd, and thats it. no one else. then he should retire. and that will be the “the end” of boxing. no one will watch boxing anymore. hahaha.
no one cares about Mosley, really. He is not the best. Cotto beat him. I dont see why he should even be in the top 5.
This is to Sugar Shane Mosley and his fans. If all goes okay with your bout come January 2010. there might be good news heading your way come may post philippine election. A unification might be in the cards for the second half of the year. For us boxing fans, this is the next installments of superfight we want to see in 2010. Just do your thing and good tidings will come your way if you do your bit against Berto. I am one of millions behind the wave that directs the next big demand where Pacquiao is heading before retirement. Be patient and let the Mayweather affair pass by.
Mosley is a great and strong fighter as well as Cotto and that is why Mayweather keep AVOIDING this two guys.
YOu should fight Pacman instead of Floyed!
Sorry Shane, but the best welterweight in the world wouldn’t have taken that long to beat Mayorga. Also, Cotto defeated you. After your fight against a very slow Margarito, you haven’t been able to get a fight because everyone else was chasing Floyd, Cotto, and Pacquiao. You are an outstanding fighter, but to say you are the best is very naive. Even Pacquiao doesn’t say he’s the best out there. Maybe he doesn’t need to. Your words shouldn’t try to convince people, your actions should. Hey, a victory over Berto will surely change some people’s minds. A knockout in the first couple of rounds will definitely change my mind.
Mayweather hs tried to fights Mosley and Mosley didn’t want to he wanted to fight De la hoya. For De la hoya Mosley was on roids. Then he wants to fight Zab Judah on roids be Judah said blood test him, guilty! and Fined. Thats why he cant get a fight. and if you notice Pacman fights with the same relentless energy Mosley does. Floyd is Smart expose them and beat them. They use roids to put some muscle back in there chin not to get big and slow.
I agree guys like Scareweather avoided Mosley. But not the case with Pacquiao. Mosley challenged Manny but the timing was bad. Manny was very new in the Welter division and a good manager should advise a fight againts a very good boxer like Mosley. Pacquiao was still testing the water. Now is the time Manny should accept a fight with Mosley after beating convincingly Miguel Cotto.
Manny has the guts to fight Mosley unlike PBF. This creation of too many belts in one division is Bulls%@$! How can this lod-mouth Scarewetaher claim to be the greatest when he cannot even fight Mosley? One who is in his own division. Manny Pacquiao stepped up several divisions to prove his worth. The difference? Balls!!!
I cant believe everybody is getting duped on this controversy. This is just a publicity stunt to hype the fight. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark, after knocking out a Vargas who hadnt fought in years because of health problems. he lost to Cotto, apparently two fights didnt shake that ring rust. Then Mosley barely escaped against Mayorga, why was that fight so close more ring rust? Then he beat a fighter whose only major win was when he most likely had his hands wrapped with plaster. Yes, Mosley has fought a lot of top fighters, but the fact remains when he was in his prime with no losses on his record, when he was a lightweight and Mayweather a junior lightweight Mosley refused to fight him. Now with no victories against a top opponent in over 5 years, when he can’t sell out anywhere outside of Cali he wants Floyd. Mosley made an ass of himself after Mayweather dismantled JMM and probably cost himself a chance of ever getting a big fight again. Pacquiao won’t fight him because Mosley is a good boxer and might beat him and floyd has nothing to gain by fighting him. Beating a 38 year old Mosley no one would give him credit, everyone would say fight someone your own age. Mosley has not had a signature win since before his two losses to Winky.
no matter what? //////mayweather father & son were both scared to fight pacman in order to save …mayweather 40-oo record
Some of you must be new to boxing or just forgetful. After Mosley knocked out Vargas @ 154 he called out Floyd. Mosley has always been willing to fight tough fights (Forrest, Winky, Margaritto). People that other boxers don’t want to go up against. Mosley made the mistake of taking a break while Floyd beat Oscar and Hatton and made his money. I think Mosley just had ring rust when he fought Cotto, which was a very close fight.
The most entertaining fight would be Mosley vs Pacquiao. They’re both offensive fighters and wouldn’t run from each other like Floyd and Cotto do. If US fighters are too scared, then he should fight in Europe or Australia. In the end, Mosley and Pac are still some of the most vicious fighters with almost 90 Knockouts between them.
Once again Mosley ducked and dodged and refused to fight Mayweather when Mosley was actually in his prime. Didn’t cotto beat Mosley not long ago?? And also Mosley challenged Pacquiao before Mayweather and Pacquiao ducked him. Just like he ducked a rubber match with JMM right before that. Now he’s trying everything to get out of fighting Mayweather. Mosley had his chance against Mayweather and didn’t want it. Now that he’s a shell of his former self with 5 losses on his record he’s just looking for one big payday. Mosley barely escaped against Mayorga then beat an over-rated Margarito who looked terrible. Margarito lost to Williams too. There’s no reason to fight Mosley, the money isn’t there and Mosley hasn’t looked good in years, except against Margarito. Besides Mosley ducked Mayweather. Mayweather should fight Willliams, but Williams isn’t known outside of boxing circles and would be a terrible draw. Let Mosley fight Williams or have a rematch with Cotto, then he can start crying about not getting a fight. I’m sorry but a loss to Cotto, a razor-thin win over Mayorga and a win against a over-rated Margarito whose only big win was against Cotto and he probably had plaster wrap on his hands for that doesn’t qualify you as great.
In Boxing, it’s not enough to be just a very good fighter like Mosley. One should also have a charisma or a crowd drawing appeal which I think Mosley lacks, that’s why, he can’t get a big fight after Dela Hoya on his sleeve. He called out Mayweather Jr. during the Mayweather-Marquez bout but the cowardly Mayweather ignored him. Why? Because Mayweather knew that aside from the fact that he can’t beat Mosley, it wouldn’t give him more money than a fight with the Pacman.
lets see pacquiao vs bradley. and mosley vs mayweather
pacman vs mosley is a fight to watch after this fight i doubt if mayweather fight mosley cause i see ducking all big name and best fighters that’s he pick mat hatton which has not same level as big name the only he cares is money not fame that’s he’s looking to fight in UK and he’s affraid of losing is 40 perfect record? what a coward he does not deserve to be top 10 P4P look at his last fight he doesn’t care to meet at cacth weight and his last fight is so boring
Shane and manny both on juice shane beat dels hoya on juice and he belongs at 154
Mosley is not getting attention because he doesn’t deserve it!! He isn’t an elite fighter and is being treated as such. Not a fighter people are itching to watch. Think about how many PPV buys his fight with Berto will get..that’s right, not many..simply put nobody cares, he’s not an attraction( 1 of the few points I agree with Mayweather on). He beat an overrated Margarito ( No speed, no defense, wide easy to see shoys, and easy to avoid and hit if ur fast, which mosley is) and now he thinks he’s the best welterweight in the world?! guy dilusional.Period.
Coud be
Mosely would KO floyd and PAC MAN on the same night!
mosely would get hammerd by floyd he had poor defense and throws a few single shots.and don’t say mosely is ignored by cotto he fought him twice and lost.mosely is terrible he has fast hard overhand rights and that is it no skill at all
Margarito probably freaked the hell out when they found his hand wraps were loaded and lost all his confidence.Losing your confidence will destroy anyone,look at Cotto against Pacquiao.He stood a great chance against Manny but couldn’t keep his confidence up after the knockdowns and his corner sure wasn’t of any help.
I don’t give a damn who ducked who when,now that Mosley has been doing good Floyd doesn’t want to say he’ll fight.His 0 might go flying out the window.He went in front of millions of people to call floyd out to his face and the crowd agreed and Floyd nearly wet himself.When RA asked him about it,”oh shane mosley used steroids”.Used.Hasn’t been found to be on them since.
He had his chance to fight Floyd and turned it down years ago when Mosley was in his prime. He ran from Mayweather then and now that he’s 38 and has 5 losses on his record he wants Mayweather. Also,Cotto beat Mosley. Mosley’s best chance is to try and get a rematch against Cotto and hope Paul Williams doesn’t become a decent draw. If Mosley could somehow beat Cotto then he might have a shot at getting a fight against Pacquiao, who was his first choice before Mayweather, or PBF. Mayweather wants the fight that will get the most money and right now that isn’t Mosley. I’m not sure why Pacquiao won’t fight him, because I see each fighter having a 50% chance of winning that fight. It looks like Pacquiao wants Pauli and Tim Bradley. I guess Mosley shouldn’t have ducked PBF years ago and jumping in the ring was absurd and classless. After a stunt like that I would ignore him too.
mosley vs mayweather is a fight to watch for if mayweather is brave enough to fight him.
Dillon hit the nail on the head.
i would love to see mosley fight pac or mayweather i must admit he deffinately gets dodged by other fighters and doesnt get the same amount of exposure as other fighters granted he made his feelings clear after the mayweather fight but after a couple of days it seemed forgotten about if he wants to get them to fight hes got to make his self heard more the problem is with this fight with pac and mayweather is it on is it of all eyes are on them at the moment
Shane looked great last time but that was almost a year ago. He needs to be busier!
he is better than yellow belly floyd thats for sure
GBP closed down ur opportunity Mosley. They said all GBP fights w/ Pac will require the same annoyance intruduce by mayweather. The one cows out of ur presence and may ask GBP to do the same annoyance (to save face). I hope u transfer to Bob Arum so he can set you with Pac for one big pay u so richly deserved.
i agree he is the best welterweight! But Margarito look horrible he look like he didnt train enough he was over confident since Cotto beat Mosley and Margarito beat Cotto! a rematch will be nice!
Mosley the best in the world? I think he must have forgotten that Cotto beat his ass!
MOSELY LOOKED GOOD AGAINST MARGORITO BUT THENY AGAIN MARGARITO LOOKED HORRIBLE THAT NIGHT, SO WAS IT MOSELY THAT WAS GREAT THAT NIGHT OR MARGO THAT WAS BAD THAT NIGHT?