Pacquiao-Mosley done deal

[SweenyTodd]

A shocking fight, Shane Mosely is a has been and this is just going to be used to keep Manny ticking over untill Mayweather gets his act together.

[CFH]

Terrible fight. Mosley is shot to bits. I wasn't enthusiastic about a 3rd JMM fight, but it would have been way better than this shit.

[CFH]

Regardless of the styles both guys bring to the table, the public (ESPECIALLY the posters on this forum) will see Shane's last two performances and think this is a pointless fight. Personally, I wanted to see him and Marquez fight for a third time but there are very few challenges left for Manny besides the obvious, Mayweather.

What do you mean by that? Mosley hasn't looked impressive in several years and he was godawful against a mediocre opponent in his last fight. I've become a huge Pacquiao fan over the last couple of years, but I'm very unhappy with this fight.

[p4pking]

I really don't buy it Taeth... This would have been a great clash of styles if Mosley were a good five years younger, sure. Look past the fact that Margarito had a perfect style for Mosley to exploit, and the guy has looked like an elite fighter for ONE round against Mayweather in the last several years, otherwise being visibly worse in every fight(also barring the Margarito fight, I grant you). It would be a huge upset if Mosley were to pull this off, he'd need to completely turn back the clock.

[Ant Live]

This fight is good for boxing in the sense that, we can stop suggesting who he should fight. And we should stop thinking of when and or ever is Pacman ever going to fight Mayweather.

Now instead of going back and forth on how this fight outcome is going to be, I can think of more possible fights that don't involve Pacman.

1. If Bradley defeat Alexander . . .
Bradley vs JMM or
Bradley vs Berto
2. If Alexander defeat Bradley
Alexander vs Khan
3. Berto vs Alvarez
Berto vs Clottey
4. Cotto vs Cintron
Cotto vs Williams
Cotto vs Vanes
5. K9 vs Williams
K9 vs Angulo
6. JMM vs Soto
vs Berto
7. Jcc Jr vs Williams
8. Martinez vs (they all scared)



O, by the way, did Mosley look shot or was in, with a great Mayweather and a track star in Mora?
Naz is licking at his chops right now to defeat Roach and Manny. The gameplan is in the works. One more question. By signing this fight with 6 months to go, is it possible Manny is hoping Mosley will over train like he said he did with the Mayweather fight?

[Taeth]

Shane doesn't have a chance here. Let's be honest. And Pacquiao has already proven he's the best in the sport, not in a hypothetical way like Mayweather, but in a very real way.

Also, what's your source that this is a "done deal"?

Pacquiao has proven he's the best? How? Almost everyone in boxing thinks Mayweather beats Pacquiao in a fight. That would mean Mayweather is the better fighter.

People are talking about the fact that Margarito had a perfect style for Mosley to look good agianst, well Pacquiao's last 6 opponents have been picked to make him look good. He has strategically fought guys that have stood there and allowed him to throw huge combinations ring circles around them.

That's why I am really surprised by them taking Mosley, especially after Margarito was able to hurt Manny to the body and actually made Pacquiao feel quite beat up physically after the fight. Mosley is way faster than Margarito or anyone Manny has foughten lately, and he won't be weight drained like De La Hoya, he has a way better chin than Cotto and Hatton. He's stronger, faster, and can punch harder than anyone Pacquiao has faced. Also he's way more mobile than Manny recent opponents. THis is going to be a really tough fight for him, especially how Mosley goes to the body.

Manny might win most of the rounds, but he is going to get hit a lot and very hard. An upset could happen here. Whereas I didn't think it was really possible before.

[zhubin]

Shane doesn't have a chance here. Let's be honest. And Pacquiao has already proven he's the best in the sport, not in a hypothetical way like Mayweather, but in a very real way.

Also, what's your source that this is a "done deal"?

Pacquiao has proven he's the best? How? Almost everyone in boxing thinks Mayweather beats Pacquiao in a fight. That would mean Mayweather is the better fighter.

People are talking about the fact that Margarito had a perfect style for Mosley to look good agianst, well Pacquiao's last 6 opponents have been picked to make him look good. He has strategically fought guys that have stood there and allowed him to throw huge combinations ring circles around them.

That's why I am really surprised by them taking Mosley, especially after Margarito was able to hurt Manny to the body and actually made Pacquiao feel quite beat up physically after the fight. Mosley is way faster than Margarito or anyone Manny has foughten lately, and he won't be weight drained like De La Hoya, he has a way better chin than Cotto and Hatton. He's stronger, faster, and can punch harder than anyone Pacquiao has faced. Also he's way more mobile than Manny recent opponents. THis is going to be a really tough fight for him, especially how Mosley goes to the body.

Manny might win most of the rounds, but he is going to get hit a lot and very hard. An upset could happen here. Whereas I didn't think it was really possible before.

A fighter can look old in a blink of an eye. Is Mosley a sterner test than Margerito...of course...Tony is a one dimensional bum. But Shane has looked his age in his recent fights. I just have an issue with Pac/Roach going after an aging former champ instead of taking on much more competitive/compelling fights. Especially considering that the last few Pac opponents where either past it or where tailor made for his style (or both). This will be another case of Manny beating an over matched opponent (in this case because of age) and all of us having to hear how it's another example of why he is such a great fighter. I, for one, will not be buying into the hype of this fight.

[CutMeMick]

I know and it's stupid to think Manny is either afraid/scared or 2nd guessing himself to face someone he's beaten on paper twice...

But I have to say this is a really interesting choice...
This choice for me tells me he's more interested in other things and not what makes most boxing sense.

and I have to note that this has me a bit puzzled and I quote;

"... Pacquiao chose the bout because Mosley is the most accomplished and famous boxer in the field of candidates, which included Juan Manuel Marquez and welterweight champion Andre Berto..."

If Pac genuinely feels that, I can respect his opinion however as I said previously your only as good as your last performance.
SSM is coming off a draw where he looked horrible and rocking PBF in the 2nd rd that is it...
SSM has been more in the spotlight and is def. more famous but if that is what Pac is basing his future opponents on then here's the line up.
After SSM there's B-Hop at 175 and then the winner of Haye-Wladdy. As a farwell Holyfield is still around and we all know how "famous" he is.

If Pac had been fed the oppostion I'd to a certain extent would understand but to read that he chose the opponent I gotta say it's a bit disappointing.

[No Contest]

Mosely isnt in his prime thats for sure, but I'm not gonna say shot yet. I mean if he got the nod against Mora(which most think he won) would people be so hard on him? He did look flat against Mayweather, but thats Mayweather. Dont forget he had Floyd in some serious trouble in the second but let em off the hook. I'd say that was one very few times you can say Floyd was rocked.

[AdamGB]

What will the catchweight be then?

Roach will already have an idea of how many pounds to ask for to hurt Shane

[Conrad]

Surely this is just a gimme/keeping busy type of fight? A big name fight to keep the $$$'s rolling in??

I think half the problem with anyone Manny faces is that it will always be a disappointment until he faces PBF. I too wanted him to settle the score with Marquez but let's be honest, a blown up 147lb 37 year old Marquez has less of a chance than Mosley. Mosley may be old but at least he's still quick and can dig, it can still be competitive. Berto is a non starter purely down to marketing so Shane makes good sense financially.

[Dench]

The fight will be at welter weight limit of 147lbs, and pacman will most likely put his WBO belt on the line.

Im just wondering if Mosley ever suffered a knock down before. ANyone?

[No Contest]

The fight will be at welter weight limit of 147lbs, and pacman will most likely put his WBO belt on the line.

Im just wondering if Mosley ever suffered a knock down before. ANyone?

Vernon Forrest knocked him down.

[ono]

Cotto - Mayorga

Pacquiao - Mosley

2011 is shaping up to be the best year in boxing history.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I'm glad the Marquez fight didn't get made. This fight seems to be the plausable massacre.