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

[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?

[skel1983]

Not even close, Trinadad v Oscar was way more anticipated, Mayweather is expected to comfortably win this fight.

[Otley]

Real boxing fans will see this has a Mayweather showcase.....Mosley way way over the hill and can't see him lasting the distance......I can't see why people are going on about it and comparing it to the second coming of Hagler v Hearns......because it aint......I guarantee you there will be alot of disappointed people come Sunday morning.......Mayweather wins every single round and Mosley will get stopped around the 10th rnd.....please stop going on abt it........there our more atractive matches to talk abt.....yaaaawwwwnnnn!!


Job Biscuit (2010 must be a really bad year if people r getting excited abt this match)!!!


eh eh!!

[HattonTheHammer]

Not even close, Trinadad v Oscar was way more anticipated, Mayweather is expected to comfortably win this fight.

agreed

though id have this 2nd just behind it in terms of anticipation and whats at stake

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I'm kinda hoping that the apparent/ relevant lack of interest in this fight will be proceeded by the same kind of shocking action that proceeded the build up to the Hearns Hagler showdown.

Not that I rated that fight much () It would just be nice to see Mayweather break his hand again and get punched up for 3 rounds.

[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?

[paddy448]

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?

[boozeboxer]

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?

I was completely being honest. I remember throwing a big party in my motel room for Williams/Margarito. We cooked ribs...just good times with good fights mate. I looked forward to it for quite awhile and it was a good fight!
Props to Mick for really being the fan before the rest of us.

I never got anyone to come to my fight parties after Lyakovich/Briggs however.

[boozeboxer]

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?

I was completely being honest. I remember throwing a big party in my motel room for Williams/Margarito. We cooked ribs...just good times with good fights mate. I looked forward to it for quite awhile and it was a good fight!
Props to Mick for really being the fan before the rest of us.

I never got anyone to come to my fight parties after Lyakovich/Briggs however.

I was also pretty damn pumped up for Vasquez/Marquez 2 and especially III. The only reason I wasn't pumped for the first one because I really didn't appreciate both fighters like I should have.

Personally, I don't need some "personal angle" to get pumped up for a fight. I also don't need to spend 50 to think I have seen a real fight.

I would much rather see the fighters previous fights, even pretty old ones than to watch him doing shit with his family or running down a road. (Watch Rocky if you want some of that shit). And it can backfire, because unless you have some charismatic fighters.....it sucks on both fronts. Joe Calzaghe anyone?

24/7 may appeal to the casual fan (or more importantly his wife?), but I may just be past that. I want to see footage of fights!

HOwever, any footage of the sport is for the greater good.

[Conrad]

Are we talking WW only fights? It doesn't say in the opening post...

Tyson Vs Lewis anyone?