Mayweather vs Mosley - Biggest Welterweight Fight Since Leonard/Hearns?

[Althugz]

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Can't think of many other fights of this magnitude since Leonard Hearns..of course it would have been better had the two both been in their prime rather than both being out of it...but what names stuck up to Mayweather Mosley?

The only one I can think of is Cotto vs Margarito which was a big fight but these guys don't have anything on Mayweather or Mosley for name value. (Cotto comes close)

[ICB]

Discuss

Can't think of many other fights of this magnitude since Leonard Hearns..of course it would have been better had the two both been in their prime rather than both being out of it...but what names stuck up to Mayweather Mosley?

The only one I can think of is Cotto vs Margarito which was a big fight but these guys don't have anything on Mayweather or Mosley for name value. (Cotto comes close)

ODLH vs Shane Mosley 1
Felix Trinidad vs ODLH
Pernell Whitaker vs Julio Cesar Chavez

Come to mind straight away.

[generalbulldog]

Discuss

Can't think of many other fights of this magnitude since Leonard Hearns..of course it would have been better had the two both been in their prime rather than both being out of it...but what names stuck up to Mayweather Mosley?

The only one I can think of is Cotto vs Margarito which was a big fight but these guys don't have anything on Mayweather or Mosley for name value. (Cotto comes close)

ODLH vs Shane Mosley 1
Felix Trinidad vs ODLH
Pernell Whitaker vs Julio Cesar Chavez

Come to mind straight away.

Agreed.

DLH-Whitaker was also big back then.

[boozeboxer]

I am anticipating this almost as much as Williams/Margarito.

[Gandalf]

I don't know how you can measure such things until you tally the PPV's, but I am very excited about the fight. I don't care for all the hype bullshit and in particular Floyds potty mouth, but I am anticipating an intriguing clash of styles.

Hopefully it won't disappoint, but too many of Floyd's recent fights have been quite dull. I'm relying on Mosley in that regard. Bring it Shane and close that mouth once and for all! Hurrah!

[Taeth]

I don't know how you can measure such things until you tally the PPV's, but I am very excited about the fight. I don't care for all the hype bullshit and in particular Floyds potty mouth, but I am anticipating an intriguing clash of styles.

Hopefully it won't disappoint, but too many of Floyd's recent fights have been quite dull. I'm relying on Mosley in that regard. Bring it Shane and close that mouth once and for all! Hurrah!

Which fights were dull? Its way more entertaining to watch a skilled fighter than two slow unskilled fighters punch eachother to oblivion.

I agree it wasn't like Hagler-Hearns or Pacquiao-Cotto, but his fights are generally more exciting than the average big fight.

Also going by PPV this fight could likely be among the biggest fights ever ,and I think the skill level of these two also makes it among the best welterweight match ups ever, but I still think Pacquiao-Mayweather is still considerably more important in every aspect, but this is far and away the second biggest, except for a Mosley-Pacquiao fight.

[Iceman778]

I am anticipating this almost as much as Williams/Margarito.

anticpating!! i dont think so

[Kev]

What about Mayweather Baldomir, wasn't that for the undisputed title and all the marbles?

[AdamGB]

I am anticipating this almost as much as Williams/Margarito.

anticpating!! i dont think so

Are you trying and failing miserably at trolling or do you have some sort of online asperger's syndrome going on?

[Althugz]

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Can't think of many other fights of this magnitude since Leonard Hearns..of course it would have been better had the two both been in their prime rather than both being out of it...but what names stuck up to Mayweather Mosley?

The only one I can think of is Cotto vs Margarito which was a big fight but these guys don't have anything on Mayweather or Mosley for name value. (Cotto comes close)

ODLH vs Shane Mosley 1
Felix Trinidad vs ODLH
Pernell Whitaker vs Julio Cesar Chavez

Come to mind straight away.

Shit, how did I forget Trinidad DLH? lol!

That was BIG - Hope this fight is better though.

Miles, sorry shoulda clarifed - I didn't mean in terms of PPV. Just mean in terms of anticipation and 2 great fighters going at it but of course you're right, "anticipation" can definitely be measured by the post fight numbers.

Also Chavez vs Whitaker would have been bigger I imagine? Were they both in their primes at the time?

I don't know about Mosley DLH 1 - Wasn't that Mosleys first fight up from lightweight?

[skel1983]

Mosley Dela Hoya 1 was also way more anticipated.

[ICB]

Discuss

Can't think of many other fights of this magnitude since Leonard Hearns..of course it would have been better had the two both been in their prime rather than both being out of it...but what names stuck up to Mayweather Mosley?

The only one I can think of is Cotto vs Margarito which was a big fight but these guys don't have anything on Mayweather or Mosley for name value. (Cotto comes close)

ODLH vs Shane Mosley 1
Felix Trinidad vs ODLH
Pernell Whitaker vs Julio Cesar Chavez

Come to mind straight away.

Shit, how did I forget Trinidad DLH? lol!

That was BIG - Hope this fight is better though.

Miles, sorry shoulda clarifed - I didn't mean in terms of PPV. Just mean in terms of anticipation and 2 great fighters going at it but of course you're right, "anticipation" can definitely be measured by the post fight numbers.

Also Chavez vs Whitaker would have been bigger I imagine? Were they both in their primes at the time?

I don't know about Mosley DLH 1 - Wasn't that Mosleys first fight up from lightweight?

Pernell Whitaker and JCC were both P4P number 1 and 2 at the time bro.

[Master]

This is Mayweathers biggest fight that is all. ODH v Tito was bigger but rubbish, also if Floyd wins then this fight will be seen as a warm up for Floyd v Pac unfairly.

[skel1983]

This is Mayweathers biggest fight that is all. ODH v Tito was bigger but rubbish, also if Floyd wins then this fight will be seen as a warm up for Floyd v Pac unfairly.

I think Dela Hoya Mayweather was bigger as was Hatton v Mayweather in terms of talk excitement anticipation etc etc, I think the fact he is fighting a guy who is a great great fighter but is nearly 39 and has been beaten recently, I am looking forward to it loads.

I just dont no what to expect from Mosley to be honest, also the fact this is not the biggest fight out there for Floyd takes the gloss off a little. Not saying that is Mayweathers fault.

[milmascaras1]

It's got to be Felix Trinidad vs. Oscar de la Hoya. Even though Oscar was born in East Los Angeles, he did have a duel citizenship so the Mexico/Puerto Rico thing came up.