Thread: Manny Pacquiao VS Shane Mosley

Looks like it's happening guys! Mosley agreed on a 60/40 split and to fight at a catch weight (later to be determined).

Who wins?

I'll vote after the catchweight is determined... Weeks ago on another thread, I pick Mosley over PAC at 147...
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i got pac winning a UD. i think his in & out style is a bit too much for mosley he wont be standing in front of him taking shots like Margacheato did.

I'm goin Mosley assuming the catchweight is 144/5, but not with that much certainty. Personally if this is for a welterweight title I think it should be at 147 or not at all. No title at stake, then fine put a catchweight. Still, seems there's no guarantee it's done

Pacquiao UD for me. Don't think Mosley will cope with the pace with the weight drain, his age and the combinations Pac throws.

Just thinking out loud a little, if this fight does end up being fought for the welterweight title at a catch weight, how would future defenses work for Pac if he wins? Would all of his future defenses be negoiated at a catch weight or would he just vacate the title immediately after getting that seventh title?

Pacquiao will not fight Mosley if the Title is not on the line. I think the welterweight is on the line even in catch weight. 141 to 147 Ibs is the limit in welterweight.

Manny Pacquiao will go for the History book again if he won his 7th division title.

Can you imagine he will be the only boxer/fighter in the history to get

7th Division Title Champion and 4th lineal Champion.

Anyway who's holding the ring magazine belt at 147Ibs?

Originally Posted by itouchpinoy

Pacquiao will not fight Mosley if the Title is not on the line. I think the welterweight is on the line even in catch weight. 141 to 147 Ibs is the limit in welterweight.

Manny Pacquiao will go for the History book again if he won his 7th division title.

Can you imagine he will be the only boxer/fighter in the history to get

7th Division Title Champion and 4th lineal Champion.

Anyway who's holding the ring magazine belt at 147Ibs?

Ok, so if he wins and decides to defend the title will he be the first (catch) welterweight champ in history? Maybe he will just fight the best guys at a catch weight, and the scrubs he will allow them to weigh 147.

In my opinion the title is on the line. Pacquiao has only 2 to 3 fights left. So I think in case he won the title we will not defend it. Or in case scenario Pacquiao will fight Andre Berto after this at no catch weight in 147lbs because Manny have a chance against him without catch weight. And the last will be against Miguel Cotto.

If Pacquiao wins? I not telling he will win but he have a chance. You know Pacquiao - he is unbelievable and he always SHOCK the world.

My hearts tells me Manny Pacquiao will win this fight but my brain tells me Mosley will win... I don't know. But the real deal is if Manny Pacquiao wins this one. The critics will say:

Oh Manny Pacquiao wins because his to old

or

Oh Shane Mosley is dehydrated!

or

Oh Shane Mosley is not in his prime anymore.

I sick and tired hearing this thing. No matter how many excuses the critics made. Manny Pacquiao is already an All Time Great. In case this are the reasons why Pacquiao wins. Let Me say this to critics - SHAME ON YOU! Manny Pacquiao fought BIGGER opponents and you don't give a damn credit? SH*T What a as* Hole!

Originally Posted by JazMerkin

I'm goin Mosley assuming the catchweight is 144/5, but not with that much certainty. Personally if this is for a welterweight title I think it should be at 147 or not at all. No title at stake, then fine put a catchweight. Still, seems there's no guarantee it's done

Totally agree.Divisions & Titles being proven pointless more and more.If they want to cling to that 0.9 % of relevance rather than validate that they are nothing but shiny trinkets and fees,fees,and more fee's...this should not be for a 147 title at catch weight.

Dont know the weight but I cannot see Mosley coming in less than 147...and Pac packing on and in 145 or so ?? I think Mosley turns him back.He still had the legs used wisely,is extremely solid,can bang with quick hands,and a boxing mind as sharp as a tack.No zombies here,no punching bags named Diaz wearing belts and no Hatton.Pac is coming off what...18,19 very one sided rounds while taking little to no contact... but will know he is in a deep and demanding battle here.Buckle up

Mosley is taking a risk by going down in weight.

It does make the fight fair though because Pacquiao is a natural 140 pounder.

I think Mosley has got this if he makes weight comfortably.

If the fight is made at less than 147, then it could be ODLH all over again and that would be pointless!!

If it's at 147 I think Shane will destroy him

Originally Posted by BIG H

If the fight is made at less than 147, then it could be ODLH all over again and that would be pointless!!

If it's at 147 I think Shane will destroy him

Me too and the outcome rides on at which weight they actually fight at

Originally Posted by BIG H

If the fight is made at less than 147, then it could be ODLH all over again and that would be pointless!!

If it's at 147 I think Shane will destroy him

I agree with you. If this fight is less than 145 then this will be a shell of Mosley. It may not be DLH-like but it will be a Mosley who will not be very effective. Roach wouldn't have it any other way. He knows that a boxer of that age and hasn't been that far in weight in about a decade will not be remotely himself on fight night. People don't realize how hard it is to get those last 1 or 2 pounds off. Even the first 10 are not only easier to get off than the last 1 or 2 but it is much easier. That last 2 pounds really are pain and suffering. Athletes in this field cut to the least weight they can be effective at and to push it a few more pounds begins to take away from your performance and ability. Lets be real here. Does anyone really think it is for any other reason why Roach wants a catch weight for Mosley or Cotto?

Floyd is making People put on Weight to fight him.
Pacquiao is asking people to loose weight to fight him.

What is going on

Mosley is fine at 147 fighting natural 147lb'ers. If Pacquiao wants to fight Mosley then he should allow Mosley to fight at the 147 limit.

Boxing is such bollox these days its untrue