~ SSM vs. Margartio ~ Let's talk here!

[killersheep]

Man, that happened exactly opposite of how I predicted it. That's why I love boxing. Big ups to Sugar, he had the plan and execution of that plan. Slowmo replays were made for guys like Mosley, some of the blocks and parries he did tonight were unreal. I still have a lot of respect for Margarito, I think he needs to learn how to fight outside, that's the lesson here. I still maintain Margarito has a great chin, those shots landed that cleanly on anyone else at 147 I think it would have been over sooner.

[RozzySean]

Man, that happened exactly opposite of how I predicted it. That's why I love boxing. Big ups to Sugar, he had the plan and execution of that plan. Slowmo replays were made for guys like Mosley, some of the blocks and parries he did tonight were unreal. I still have a lot of respect for Margarito, I think he needs to learn how to fight outside, that's the lesson here. I still maintain Margarito has a great chin, those shots landed that cleanly on anyone else at 147 I think it would have been over sooner.

True True. Tony ate some monster shots. Take nothing away from Tony. He fights great, but Mosley is a great fighter Part of me hope Shane will retire now, on top, with this victory answering any questions about his legacy and place in boxing history. He should have gotten rid of that wife a long time ago

[Tam Seddon]

Well I got that totally wrong, I will hold my hands up and say very well done Shane Mosley. It was a really dominate performance IMO and he used his snappy combinations with great power and great footwork. He looked quick and powerful and he was too much for Margartio. I didnt expect him to stop Margartio but that right hand was unbelieve from Mosley.

I now have learnt that Margarito is a human and he can fall, this will be a tough fight for him to get over and maybe the Cotto fight took a lot out of him?

I bet the promoters are pissed off at the outcome of this fight, it will seem like these 3 Cotto, Margarito and Mosley are like a merry go round. I wonder what Mosley would want now? I think he would like to avenge the loss to Cotto, but Cotto wants to avenge the loss to Magartio and after last night he might think he is there for the taking? Margarito I have no doubt would want another pop at Mosley but how would he get that without beating Cotto again? Wont the boxing fans be pissed off if Margarit-Cotto 2 happens now?

Man this is wrecking my head, the 147 weight class is so so entertaining, where is Floyd Mayweather?

[RozzySean]

Well I got that totally wrong, I will hold my hands up and say very well done Shane Mosley. It was a really dominate performance IMO and he used his snappy combinations with great power and great footwork. He looked quick and powerful and he was too much for Margartio. I didnt expect him to stop Margartio but that right hand was unbelieve from Mosley.

I now have learnt that Margarito is a human and he can fall, this will be a tough fight for him to get over and maybe the Cotto fight took a lot out of him?

I bet the promoters are pissed off at the outcome of this fight, it will seem like these 3 Cotto, Margarito and Mosley are like a merry go round. I wonder what Mosley would want now? I think he would like to avenge the loss to Cotto, but Cotto wants to avenge the loss to Magartio and after last night he might think he is there for the taking? Margarito I have no doubt would want another pop at Mosley but how would he get that without beating Cotto again? Wont the boxing fans be pissed off if Margarit-Cotto 2 happens now?

Man this is wrecking my head, the 147 weight class is so so entertaining, where is Floyd Mayweather?

He's waiting patiently for the right moment and right matchup.

If Pac beats Hatton, I think Floyd will make that fight immediately. He probably already has the contract written. If Hatton wins, I think he will see if Mosley/Cotto rematch happens and if it does, Floyd will fight the winner. Shane beat Tony so thoroughly that if Cotto beats Mosley a second time, it sets him up for a Floyd fight. If Shane can avenge his loss to Cotto, Mosley becomes the obvious choice. Mayweather may even jump right into a fight with Mosley if Hatton wins. Mosley, even with the Cotto loss, put himself in a great position with that win last night, and we all know Floyd loves fighting old guys.

[mrbig1]

The fight went the way I thought it would. You keep A.M. in the center of the ring he's nothing. Cotto could have beaten A.M. but he just fought the wrong fight. Cotto was his master in the center of the ring. Once his back was to the ropes is when A.M. took over. Mosleys back never touch the ropes. He kept A.M. in the center of the ring. Boxing is not a back ally brawl. It's a sport, It's art. Skill and talent are still the keys to victory.

[WelshDevilRob]

Just watched the fight and Mosley was sensational. He was quicker and more accurate and after he landed he'd stay inside - perfect gameplan. The finish was superb - Margarito was a finished man at the end of the 8th and it need one last effort from Shane to finish it in the 9th and he delivered.

I think I only gave 1 round to Margarito - the 7th other than that it was all Shane.

Credit to his trainer Nazim Richardson who has helped Hopkins against Pavlik and now Mosley against Margarito.

[Dean Duke]

Just watched the fight and Mosley was sensational. He was quicker and more accurate and after he landed he'd stay inside - perfect gameplan. The finish was superb - Margarito was a finished man at the end of the 8th and it need one last effort from Shane to finish it in the 9th and he delivered.

I think I only gave 1 round to Margarito - the 7th other than that it was all Shane.

Credit to his trainer Nazim Richardson who has helped Hopkins against Pavlik and now Mosley against Margarito.

That was a cracker even though I tipped Margarito, full props to Shane.

[Fenster]

Great performance by Mosley. He must have broke the world record for righthand bombs landed.

Margarito looked "off" from the start.. although the beating was so comprehensive, even if at his best you couldn't see him coming close to winning.

I got it badly wrong. But will never completely write-off a great fighter again.. however jaded he has seemingly become.