Is Shane Mosley worth coming out of retirement for

Should Floyd waste his time and come back to fight Mosley (what does he have to prove) or should he hang up the gloves and go out on top which few athletes have done throughout history.

Mosely is Hall of Fame bound and worth at least $6 million to Floyd.

Plus how will lil Floyd feel if Mosely cleans up at 147 and steals his thunder?

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

Mosely is Hall of Fame bound and worth at least $6 million to Floyd.

Plus how will lil Floyd feel if Mosely cleans up at 147 and steals his thunder?

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This is Mosley's third stint at WW. He left in 2002, came back after his loss to Winky (2nd time) and now he returns again, he did not clean it out the first two times, I doubt if he will do it now. Besides Floyd has cleaned out the division already beating the former Lineal champ (Judah), then the second former lineal champ (Baldomir). Forrest would have never allowed Shane to do that.

Shane has my respect, but I think Floyd would have beat him prime on prime (at 147) yet alone now. Shane would have UD'd him at 135

I think Shane is a real tough fight for PBF. Overall, I also think that if PBF wants to be considered as an all time great he needs to keep fighting. Although his record is perfect he hasn't had a career defining fight. He hasn't shown that he's the full package. I really think Mosley beats PBF or Mosley brings out the best of PBF and the career defining fight happens.

Shane is fast and strong and has very good stamina. You mentioned Zab, Baldo, and ODH. Those 3 fights 2 he waited for the guy to gas out, and one he outran the whole time. Those 2 strategies won't work against Shane and I don't think he can ko him. So he would have to fight offensively to win. If that's the case it's a crackin fight. I give the advantage to Shane cause I have seen a lot more offense and willingness to fight from him.

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Originally Posted by luvfightgame

I think Shane is a real tough fight for PBF. Overall, I also think that if PBF wants to be considered as an all time great he needs to keep fighting. Although his record is perfect he hasn't had a career defining fight. He hasn't shown that he's the full package. I really think Mosley beats PBF or Mosley brings out the best of PBF and the career defining fight happens.

Shane is fast and strong and has very good stamina. You mentioned Zab, Baldo, and ODH. Those 3 fights 2 he waited for the guy to gas out, and one he outran the whole time. Those 2 strategies won't work against Shane and I don't think he can ko him. So he would have to fight offensively to win. If that's the case it's a crackin fight. I give the advantage to Shane cause I have seen a lot more offense and willingness to fight from him.

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I thought ODH was a career defining victory for him. He went up to 154 to beat the best fighter in the division despite having a huge size disadvantage. On top of that it came against the only 6 division champion in boxing history who was more hungry for this fight (because of his past failures in big fights) than any other fight in his career. If ODH was not a career defining victory I don't know how Mosley is.

I'll ask my grandad ;D

Shane Mosley is not worth coming out of retirement for.

I think he would be. It wouldnt be a tough fight for Mayweather and would add to his resume very conspicuously. I hope it does come off. Either way, I dont think Mayweather will stay retired for too long. Sugar Shane Mosley or not, he will be back someday...

damn right he is. mayweather needs to fight mosley. it is the best fight out there for him at the moment

There's probably several million REALLY good reasons to do it.

yes floyd's record is perfect, but it is very carefuly put that way, meaning that pretty much every opponent has been hand picked and he has had is all pretty much his own way for most of his career. mosley is such a dangerous opponent for floyd. if floyd wants to keep an undefeated record he should stay retired. but he will never be an all time great. never.

It is when your only 30. I mean its getting a little ridiculous, people are acting as tho pbf has been retired for 5 years and is 35. He is at the top of his powers and has only just 'retired' so any fight that can add to his legacy and make him millions is worth it imo.

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Originally Posted by Evil Wacko 3205

Should Floyd waste his time and come back to fight Mosley (what does he have to prove) or should he hang up the gloves and go out on top which few athletes have done throughout history.

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While I am sure that GBP would supply a mega promotion & large sum of money for the 12 rounds that it would most definently run...Floyd would gain much more credibility in fighting Cotto, Hatton, or even the winner of Williams Margarito.

Mosley is still world class, IWO, but he'll be discredit just as quickly as Oscar was after Floyd defeated him.

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Originally Posted by jbirdy

yes floyd's record is perfect, but it is very carefuly put that way, meaning that pretty much every opponent has been hand picked and he has had is all pretty much his own way for most of his career. mosley is such a dangerous opponent for floyd. if floyd wants to keep an undefeated record he should stay retired. but he will never be an all time great. never.

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I hate to be this way...to sound so "matter o' factly"...but your'e wrong & that is a cliche' that is past it's prime.

Floyd's record of opponents was not hand picked. Floyd took many of the fighters out when they were threats & highly regarded or coming off of credible wins.

Corrales was the #1 contender for the WBA strap & was also the IBF & IBA Super Featherweight belt holder when Floyd defeated him. He was regarded as the biggest threat at the time & he was undefeated in something like 33 fights with 25 or 26 knockouts on his record.

Chavez had lost I think only once & was the #2 contender for the WBC strap I think...either that or WBA. Can't remember for sure...but he was no joke either. Chavez was one of the great Mexi fighters coming up until he started falling apart from injuries...but regardless...he fought many great battles & was not a hand picked opponent.

I aint going through the entire list & giving an explanation because most of them don't need one. You have fighters such as Judah, Baldomir, Castillo (2 times), Manfredy, N'dou, Jukko, and Oscar that are & were all great fighters that took pretty hard beatings while in the ring with Floyd.

You can't just discount them because it suits a fancy or because you (NOT SPECIFICALLY YOU JBIRD...YOU IN GENERAL) don't like Floyd.

Floyd has proven his greatness time & time again & every time that he beats someone that everyone hopes will beat him...once they lose...theyr'e trash...& that just aint right.


Everyone loves to say that Floyd hand picks em...but they didn't land those belts for nothing & they didn't get their reps handed to them...they earned em.

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Originally Posted by wacko3205

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Originally Posted by jbirdy

yes floyd's record is perfect, but it is very carefuly put that way, meaning that pretty much every opponent has been hand picked and he has had is all pretty much his own way for most of his career. mosley is such a dangerous opponent for floyd. if floyd wants to keep an undefeated record he should stay retired. but he will never be an all time great. never.

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I hate to be this way...to sound so "matter o' factly"...but your'e wrong & that is a cliche' that is past it's prime.

Floyd's record of opponents was not hand picked. Floyd took many of the fighters out when they were threats & highly regarded or coming off of credible wins.

Corrales was the #1 contender for the WBA strap & was also the IBF & IBA Super Featherweight belt holder when Floyd defeated him. He was regarded as the biggest threat at the time & he was undefeated in something like 33 fights with 25 or 26 knockouts on his record.

Chavez had lost I think only once & was the #2 contender for the WBC strap I think...either that or WBA. Can't remember for sure...but he was no joke either. Chavez was one of the great Mexi fighters coming up until he started falling apart from injuries...but regardless...he fought many great battles & was not a hand picked opponent.

I aint going through the entire list & giving an explanation because most of them don't need one. You have fighters such as Judah, Baldomir, Castillo (2 times), Manfredy, N'dou, Jukko, and Oscar that are & were all great fighters that took pretty hard beatings while in the ring with Floyd.

You can't just discount them because it suits a fancy or because you (NOT SPECIFICALLY YOU JBIRD...YOU IN GENERAL) don't like Floyd.

Floyd has proven his greatness time & time again & every time that he beats someone that everyone hopes will beat him...once they lose...theyr'e trash...& that just aint right.


Everyone loves to say that Floyd hand picks em...but they didn't land those belts for nothing & they didn't get their reps handed to them...they earned em.

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Your a better man than me, because I would not have responded to a statement like that, If Floyd hand pics opponents, just about 98% of boxers do.

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Originally Posted by Evil wacko3205

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Originally Posted by jbirdy

yes floyd's record is perfect, but it is very carefuly put that way, meaning that pretty much every opponent has been hand picked and he has had is all pretty much his own way for most of his career. mosley is such a dangerous opponent for floyd. if floyd wants to keep an undefeated record he should stay retired. but he will never be an all time great. never.

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I hate to be this way...to sound so "matter o' factly"...but your'e wrong & that is a cliche' that is past it's prime.

Floyd's record of opponents was not hand picked. Floyd took many of the fighters out when they were threats & highly regarded or coming off of credible wins.

Corrales was the #1 contender for the WBA strap & was also the IBF & IBA Super Featherweight belt holder when Floyd defeated him. He was regarded as the biggest threat at the time & he was undefeated in something like 33 fights with 25 or 26 knockouts on his record.

Chavez had lost I think only once & was the #2 contender for the WBC strap I think...either that or WBA. Can't remember for sure...but he was no joke either. Chavez was one of the great Mexi fighters coming up until he started falling apart from injuries...but regardless...he fought many great battles & was not a hand picked opponent.

I aint going through the entire list & giving an explanation because most of them don't need one. You have fighters such as Judah, Baldomir, Castillo (2 times), Manfredy, N'dou, Jukko, and Oscar that are & were all great fighters that took pretty hard beatings while in the ring with Floyd.

You can't just discount them because it suits a fancy or because you (NOT SPECIFICALLY YOU JBIRD...YOU IN GENERAL) don't like Floyd.

Floyd has proven his greatness time & time again & every time that he beats someone that everyone hopes will beat him...once they lose...theyr'e trash...& that just aint right.


Everyone loves to say that Floyd hand picks em...but they didn't land those belts for nothing & they didn't get their reps handed to them...they earned em.

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Your a better man than me, because I would not have responded to a statement like that, If Floyd hand pics opponents, just about 98% of boxers do.

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Good points there wacko.
Do u want PBF to come back, and if so who whould he fight?

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Originally Posted by Evil wacko3205

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Originally Posted by jbirdy

yes floyd's record is perfect, but it is very carefuly put that way, meaning that pretty much every opponent has been hand picked and he has had is all pretty much his own way for most of his career. mosley is such a dangerous opponent for floyd. if floyd wants to keep an undefeated record he should stay retired. but he will never be an all time great. never.

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I hate to be this way...to sound so "matter o' factly"...but your'e wrong & that is a cliche' that is past it's prime.

Floyd's record of opponents was not hand picked. Floyd took many of the fighters out when they were threats & highly regarded or coming off of credible wins.

Corrales was the #1 contender for the WBA strap & was also the IBF & IBA Super Featherweight belt holder when Floyd defeated him. He was regarded as the biggest threat at the time & he was undefeated in something like 33 fights with 25 or 26 knockouts on his record.

Chavez had lost I think only once & was the #2 contender for the WBC strap I think...either that or WBA. Can't remember for sure...but he was no joke either. Chavez was one of the great Mexi fighters coming up until he started falling apart from injuries...but regardless...he fought many great battles & was not a hand picked opponent.

I aint going through the entire list & giving an explanation because most of them don't need one. You have fighters such as Judah, Baldomir, Castillo (2 times), Manfredy, N'dou, Jukko, and Oscar that are & were all great fighters that took pretty hard beatings while in the ring with Floyd.

You can't just discount them because it suits a fancy or because you (NOT SPECIFICALLY YOU JBIRD...YOU IN GENERAL) don't like Floyd.

Floyd has proven his greatness time & time again & every time that he beats someone that everyone hopes will beat him...once they lose...theyr'e trash...& that just aint right.


Everyone loves to say that Floyd hand picks em...but they didn't land those belts for nothing & they didn't get their reps handed to them...they earned em.

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Your a better man than me, because I would not have responded to a statement like that, If Floyd hand pics opponents, just about 98% of boxers do.

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What can I say? I like talkin to me fellow posters...no matter what.

It's all relevant. ;)

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Originally Posted by eagle

Good points there wacko.

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:coolclick: Thanks babe.

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Originally Posted by eagle

Do u want PBF to come back, and if so who whould he fight?

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Here's the thing...I've followed Floyd & Hopkins both since they (better say I) were youngin's (cause the Nard aint been a youngin' for awhile ;D ) & one thing is for sure...they won't retire until they just have to...or until someone retires them...& I don't mean over 12 rounds...I'm talkin about a light bulb couting convention.

Floyd aint retired...he started jaw jackin about a rematch the minute his ass touched a seat in a casino or his hotel. Believe that.

Floyd's ego is a lot like Hopkins but worse because he's never tasted defeat.

Even if Oscar refuses the rematch...watch Floyd in 3 to 4 months time of Oscar's refusal.

Winky Wright, Jermain Taylor, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams, Cotto, or somebody along those lines will pop off about Floyd & he & his little bruised ego will be in that ring so fast that heads will spin.

Sure...I feel him on the fact that there's no one else out there worthy for him to fight...ever since I can remember...he's talked about Oscar...now that he's done it...nothing else on the horizon seems to be of importance...but you have to look back on Floyd's fights...every time he's done...he talks about retirement...just as Hopkins does...but there is always that fire in his eyes & there is always the fact that he wants to do what no one else has done.

He still thrives off of the knowledge that he can move up & conquer bigger & better men & land those belts.

Watch & see...if he don't fight Oscar...he'll move up to middleweight.

Hell Yeah and for a whole lot more lets say UNIFICATION OF 147

nah fuck that floyd has droped titles like bad habits and very carefuly chose his pretty much whole career. i was very suprised when he took the oscar fight because it was very risky for him. fair do's for that but he has very much been a buisnessman his whole career!!

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nah F*** that floyd has droped titles like bad habits and very carefuly chose his pretty much whole career. i was very suprised when he took the oscar fight because it was very risky for him. fair do's for that but he has very much been a buisnessman his whole career!!

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If you were talking about Hatton or Calzaghe...I could understand...but the Floyd critique is weak.

He's fought game opposition & many of them were fan favorites that he dispatched...the majority of the men he fought coming up were tuff tasks for everyone else...but Floyd blazed through them.

Floyd hasnt really officially retired yet. If you seen interviews with Roger,he said Floys is far from retired and will fight in November? Anyway,if he wants be higher in ATG lists,he needs to fight more. His resume is good,but like everyone knows,it could have been better.


There were names in and around the weights he operated in who were better than the fighters he fought. Joel Casamayor,an unbeaten destructive Freitas,Spadafora,Hatton,Tszyu,Margarito,Mosley,th e winner of the WW tourney,all look much much better on the resume.It wasn't always his fault a fight could not be made but those names were out there for sure. Superbly talented,of course. Beat Oscar easily,yes. Still a long way to go to be an ATG top 10-20 in my opinion.

I think it is worth it because he is a top world class type fighter but if Floyd is looking to gain the public respect then Shane might not be the best choice. If he beats Shane people will say "He is too old and past his prime to be PBF". He might be better off fighting Maragrito, Paul Williams, or Cotto(if he beats Zab).

Yeah why not. what could another 20 million in the bank hurt.

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

Mosely is Hall of Fame bound and worth at least $6 million to Floyd.

Plus how will lil Floyd feel if Mosely cleans up at 147 and steals his thunder?

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This is Mosley's third stint at WW. He left in 2002, came back after his loss to Winky (2nd time) and now he returns again, he did not clean it out the first two times, I doubt if he will do it now. Besides Floyd has cleaned out the division already beating the former Lineal champ (Judah), then the second former lineal champ (Baldomir). Forrest would have never allowed Shane to do that.

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floyd didnt clean out anything.. he gets one belt then he moves up.. thats not cleaning out???? thats what they call being "smart" about your opponent.. but some people call that move gutless

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Originally Posted by jbirdy

nah F*** that floyd has droped titles like bad habits and very carefuly chose his pretty much whole career. i was very suprised when he took the oscar fight because it was very risky for him. fair do's for that but he has very much been a buisnessman his whole career!!

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good that you stuck to your word man.. see.. i like it when people stick to what they say.. odlh was a risk for mayweather but taking the fight was the only risk he took. when he was on the ring.. they risk factor was gone coz he didnt risk even a single round by doing what he said he would do