LAS VEGAS -- Floyd Mayweather Jr. is usually content to just win a fight. This time, though, Money Mayweather wanted to earn his cash.
Fighting more aggressively than usual, Mayweather overcame a near knockdown in the second round Saturday night to dominate the rest of the way and win a lopsided 12-round decision over Shane Mosley in their welterweight showdown.
"I wanted to give the fans what they wanted to see, a toe-to-toe battle," Mayweather said. "It wasn't the same style for me but I wanted to be aggressive and I knew I could do it."
Boxing's biggest box office draw remained undefeated in 41 fights, but not before giving his fans and his corner a scare when a right hand to the side of his head buckled his knees a minute into the second, and he had to grab Mosley to avoid going down. Mosley landed another right later in the round, but the rest of the night belonged to Mayweather.
If he didn't please everyone, it was because he couldn't knock out Mosley. But Mayweather won every minute of every round after the second and the normally defensive-minded fighter kept after Mosley until the final bell in a masterful performance that earned him every dollar of his guaranteed $22.5 million payday.
"I think we could have pressed the attack a lot earlier, and then we could have got the knockout," Mayweather said.
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Saturday, May 1, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Mayweather must demolish Mosley
Floyd Mayweather Jr. must do more than win Saturday.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is undefeated, a six-time world champion and perhaps the biggest draw in boxing.
Shane Mosley is a great champion who's past his prime and probably couldn't carry a pay-per-view card by himself.
However, it's Mayweather who has the most to prove from Saturday night's welterweight bout in Las Vegas (HBO Pay-Per-View). He's likely the most-skilled boxer in the world. Instead of that distinction drawing him praise, Mayweather is reviled for his defense-first style, as well as his big mouth.
He prides himself on being the greatest ever (in large part to his 40-0 record) and at the same time he's in a slugfest to be considered the best boxer today.
Manny Pacquiao ostensibly holds that crown as much for his recent accomplishments as his penchant to be a warrior in the ring. Courage is what separates Mayweather and Pacquiao in many people's perceptions -- with Pacquiao being a gutty fighter while Mayweather hits and runs.
Whether that's right or wrong, it's irrelevant. That's what's out there. Mayweather's demand for Olympic-style drug testing -- previously unheard of in professional boxing -- sank a proposed mega-fight with Pacquiao and further perpetuated his negative perception.
"I don't care about shutting anybody up," Mayweather said during a recent conference call. "I don't care about shutting anybody up. I'm happy with myself. I'm happy with my career and I'm happy with my family."
It's true and it's not. He certainly marches to his own tune, but for a cocky and ego-driven athlete like he is, it must irk him that he's slighted (at least in his own mind) by the boxing community.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. is undefeated, a six-time world champion and perhaps the biggest draw in boxing.
Shane Mosley is a great champion who's past his prime and probably couldn't carry a pay-per-view card by himself.
However, it's Mayweather who has the most to prove from Saturday night's welterweight bout in Las Vegas (HBO Pay-Per-View). He's likely the most-skilled boxer in the world. Instead of that distinction drawing him praise, Mayweather is reviled for his defense-first style, as well as his big mouth.
He prides himself on being the greatest ever (in large part to his 40-0 record) and at the same time he's in a slugfest to be considered the best boxer today.
Manny Pacquiao ostensibly holds that crown as much for his recent accomplishments as his penchant to be a warrior in the ring. Courage is what separates Mayweather and Pacquiao in many people's perceptions -- with Pacquiao being a gutty fighter while Mayweather hits and runs.
Whether that's right or wrong, it's irrelevant. That's what's out there. Mayweather's demand for Olympic-style drug testing -- previously unheard of in professional boxing -- sank a proposed mega-fight with Pacquiao and further perpetuated his negative perception.
"I don't care about shutting anybody up," Mayweather said during a recent conference call. "I don't care about shutting anybody up. I'm happy with myself. I'm happy with my career and I'm happy with my family."
It's true and it's not. He certainly marches to his own tune, but for a cocky and ego-driven athlete like he is, it must irk him that he's slighted (at least in his own mind) by the boxing community.
Read more at foxnews.com
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
HBO 24/7 Mayweather-Mosley Episode 3 video
Mayweather will be again at the center stage of boxing. This weekend we will know who will fight Pacquiao. I think the winner of Mayweather-Mosley boxing fight has the all the right to challenge Manny Pacquiao. Mosley will throw all his effort and power to show that he still give the people a good fight.
Floyd Mayweather Jr was quoted at Sky Sports saying "I'm the best".
"I don't care what fighter you're going to name, I'm the best," he said. "Throw a name at me and I'll break his stats down. Whatever they've done I've done it quicker, with no [losses].
"The ultimate goal in boxing right now is to find a fighter that can beat Floyd Mayweather. And it's not going to happen."
Mosley will surely have all the inspiration to beat Mayweather. Here is the HBO 24/7 Episode 3.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr was quoted at Sky Sports saying "I'm the best".
"I don't care what fighter you're going to name, I'm the best," he said. "Throw a name at me and I'll break his stats down. Whatever they've done I've done it quicker, with no [losses].
"The ultimate goal in boxing right now is to find a fighter that can beat Floyd Mayweather. And it's not going to happen."
Mosley will surely have all the inspiration to beat Mayweather. Here is the HBO 24/7 Episode 3.
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Trainers' take: Age a deciding factor in Floyd Mayweather's fight against Shane Mosley
LAS VEGAS -- Two boxing statesmen, both former world champions turned trainers, with a keen eye for the irreversible templates of the punch-for-pay game and the toll it takes, watch Floyd Mayweather intently. One has a vested interest in Saturday’s Mayweather-Shane Mosley fight. The other doesn’t.
Both think they see the same thing at play in the welterweight extravaganza, an experience they lived through during their own careers as active boxers.
Cornelius Boza Edwards and Roger Mayweather were world champions whose principal role in professional boxing was Hall of Fame gatekeeper, because almost anyone who beat them in their primes became an immediate candidate.
shane-mosley-26.jpgAP PhotoAt 38, Shane Mosley has 52 professional and more than 250 amateur bouts under his belt.They also overstayed those primes and said Mosley, 38, is making the same mistake.
“There’s five years difference between them,” Boza Edwards said. “As we know, over the years, even with great fighters, one or two years could be huge.
“We always have this scenario. Fighting is a young man’s sport. In this fight, between Floyd and Shane, Floyd is the younger man. The reflexes aren’t the same. The quickness isn’t the same. And the other thing is, the last time Shane fought, was more than a year ago. So all those things are combined.”
Roger Mayweather trains his nephew and has an obvious bias. He also is an astute observer of boxing and a student of its history who considers Mosley a great fighter and surefire Hall of Famer, with dangerous power and a big heart.
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Both think they see the same thing at play in the welterweight extravaganza, an experience they lived through during their own careers as active boxers.
Cornelius Boza Edwards and Roger Mayweather were world champions whose principal role in professional boxing was Hall of Fame gatekeeper, because almost anyone who beat them in their primes became an immediate candidate.
shane-mosley-26.jpgAP PhotoAt 38, Shane Mosley has 52 professional and more than 250 amateur bouts under his belt.They also overstayed those primes and said Mosley, 38, is making the same mistake.
“There’s five years difference between them,” Boza Edwards said. “As we know, over the years, even with great fighters, one or two years could be huge.
“We always have this scenario. Fighting is a young man’s sport. In this fight, between Floyd and Shane, Floyd is the younger man. The reflexes aren’t the same. The quickness isn’t the same. And the other thing is, the last time Shane fought, was more than a year ago. So all those things are combined.”
Roger Mayweather trains his nephew and has an obvious bias. He also is an astute observer of boxing and a student of its history who considers Mosley a great fighter and surefire Hall of Famer, with dangerous power and a big heart.
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Andre Berto might be the next opponent of Pacquiao.
According to DigitalJournal.com Andre Berto is the possible opponent of Manny Pacquiao. There are two major events that boxing experts was watching for.
First is Andre Berto's win over Carlos Quintana of Puerto Rico last April 14, 2010. Berto won via KO in the eight round.
Secondly, a rematch option in the contract agreement of Mayweather-Mosley fight could jeopardize a Pacquiao-Mayweather match.
So what do you think? I'm suggesting a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight to close the great debate of who is the real pound-for-pound king of Boxing.
Here is the highlights of Berto's latest fight.
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First is Andre Berto's win over Carlos Quintana of Puerto Rico last April 14, 2010. Berto won via KO in the eight round.
Secondly, a rematch option in the contract agreement of Mayweather-Mosley fight could jeopardize a Pacquiao-Mayweather match.
So what do you think? I'm suggesting a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight to close the great debate of who is the real pound-for-pound king of Boxing.
Here is the highlights of Berto's latest fight.
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Mosley believes he will stop Mayweather
Shane Mosley believes he will stop Mayweather in their welterweight bout on May 1 in Las Vegas. If it happens as predicted, He will be the first fighter to beat Mayweather.
Mosley was quoted at sport.stv.tv saying,
"I think a lot of people who have fought Floyd have let his talking get to them and they go into the fight angry,” said Mosley, who has never been knocked out. “They are fighting with their emotions when they are in the ring. I'm not going to do that. I know how I want to fight Floyd and I know what I want to happen, so I am going to do what I have to do to win."
"A victory over Floyd Mayweather would definitely rank in my top victories. It would let people know that once again they overlooked Sugar Shane Mosley and that was a mistake."
"Floyd is a great fighter and there are a lot of different things he can bring to the ring. But there are a lot of things I bring as well. On May 1 we are going to find out who the real chess player is.”
Shane Mosley, 46-5(39 KOs) promised not to be distracted with the trash talking of Floyd Mayweather Jr. He will be more focus with his goal, to blemish the unblemished record of Mayweather, 40-0(25 KOs).
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
HBO Face Off Mayweather and Mosley - video
HBO presented a face to face segment featuring the two fighters of May 1, 2010 bout in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather Jr and WBA champion Shane Mosley. HBO's Max Kellerman sat down with the two fighters.
Both fighters trade words face to face and looks like they wanted to fight today.
Mosley said - "May 1st is going to symbolize Mayweather's first loss."
Mayweather response - "He's a fighter, he's supposed to say that, but guess what - there is no blueprint on how to beat me."
Here is the video from youtube.com/user/quake4soldier.
This should be a good fight. And hopefully the winner of this fight will face Manny Pacquiao.
Related article:
Why Pacquiao - Mayweather Is Important for Boxing
Both fighters trade words face to face and looks like they wanted to fight today.
Mosley said - "May 1st is going to symbolize Mayweather's first loss."
Mayweather response - "He's a fighter, he's supposed to say that, but guess what - there is no blueprint on how to beat me."
Here is the video from youtube.com/user/quake4soldier.
This should be a good fight. And hopefully the winner of this fight will face Manny Pacquiao.
Related article:
Why Pacquiao - Mayweather Is Important for Boxing
Monday, February 22, 2010
MOSLEY INTERVIEW: MAYWEATHER WAS FORCED TO FIGHT ME
I remember that during the post fight press conference of Pacquiao-De la Hoya, I asked Arum if Manny will fight Margarito. Arum said “we’re brave but not that brave.” So by beating Margarito, Mosley is the man in the welterweight division.
Duljoman: Good evening Shane, how's your weekend?
SSM: Fine, how are you?
Duljoman: Here at work, my break time, might as well talk to you to hype your fight against Mayweather... you’re taking a day off today (Sunday)?
SSM: Yeah! I'm resting today.
Duljoman: I’ve read about Floyd’s comment from Rick Rockwell's Examiner.com article that he’s talking about your divorce, that it can be very excruciating and sometimes it costs a lot of money. What can you say about this? Is this a below the belt for you?
SSM: He can say anything about my divorce, he can think all day about my divorce. I’m cool with that. He can focus about my divorce. The truth is I don’t care Anthony. I’ve been on this... in boxing for a long time, when I have an upcoming fight, I’m only thinking about that fight. I don’t care about my opponent's mouth. I’ll deal with them inside the ring. So I don’t care at all.
Duljoman: What do you think about Mayweather?
SSM: I don’t care about him and I don’t care about his personality. This is business for me, nothing personal. My mind is focused to beat him and fight him again because we have a rematch clause for this one.
Duljoman: Rematch clause for both of you?
SSM: No. Only for him. I don’t need a rematch clause. He needs a rematch clause because he was forced to fight me.
Duljoman: I talked to Roach a few days ago, he told me that Pacquiao-Mayweather was canceled because Mayweather was afraid of the zero to become 1. Like Roach was telling me that, Mayweather was frightened to fight Manny. What's your stand on this one?
SSM: Anthony let's put it this way. Mayweather needs money that’s why he’s forced to fight me. He needs money that’s why he puts a rematch clause on this one. I don’t know if he’s a coward or not but what I know for this fight? He was forced to fight me. Aside from Manny, this is the only big money for him out there. If he’s afraid to fight Manny I’m not.
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