Pacquiao-Mosley done deal

[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.