Mayweather vs Mosley fight at the MGM Grand this May 1, 2010 is fast approaching. We only have to count a few days, and then we will witness the realization of all the hypes behind this mega-encounter. Will it be better than the Pacquiao vs Clottey fight?
To begin with, the Pacquiao fight against Clottey was a dull one. One was firing punches, while the other hit cover. One was showing excellent footwork and boxing moves, the other just stood still. It wasn’t the match we hoped to see. After the final bell rang, 95% didn’t even want to hear the announcement. They already knew the result. There was no excitement either in telling the post-fight analysis. Some blame Clottey and some blame Arum. Why Arum? Because he was the one who put up Clottey for the fight.
So the pressure is on for Mayweather and Mosley to perform better. It’s less pressure actually. I wouldn’t be surprised if they exceed the Pacquiao fight on PPV. It’s a fight critics and fans would love to see. A large portion of the would-be viewers would like to witness loudmouth Floyd hit the canvass. This is the great Shane Mosley he is facing. And it’s a shame if the old guy will make the flamboyant Floyd retire for good. (see also Mayweather vs Mosley Preview and Result Prediction)
Mayweather is known to dance around before hitting his opponent. Some would like that. It could be entertaining too, especially if the opponent keep hitting blank and a puzzled look. Sugar Ray Leonard and Muhammad Ali popularized those moves. I saw some of their fights when I was a kid. Grownups who watched with me thought they’re fast because they kept on moving. But I find them boring.
Mayweather will dance and punch. Not dance and then run like a chicken. He already had plenty of critics who say that that his previous opponents were warriors past their prime. If he wins against Mosley, we can again quote that as an excuse. Even his claim of saving boxing from drug abuse is frowned by many. Who is he to say that? Mr. Xylocaine?
So, when Mayweather fought Marquez, I thought it was a mismatch. But I silently hoped for an upset. I found Marquez an aggressive fighter, someone who would like to slug it out toe for toe. Of course, the upset did not happen. Mayweather literally put on his weight on the ring. And we were all right to say that it was mismatch in the first place. It was even a surprise when the PPV numbers reached a million.
Shane Mosley, on the other hand, is a guy who can’t be taken for granted. Though some say that he is past his prime, his excellent boxing skills were evident when he punished Margarito. Ah, that was more than a year ago. But I promise he will not be a boring opponent. He can punch. He can defend. He can dance too.
I hope to watch the Mayweather vs Mosley fight via free online live video streaming. Video quality sucks though. Some people I know are willing to shell out P550 to watch the fight on the large screen cinema. But I hope the fight will not lack the quality I expect. Go, Shane!
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The Mayweather vs Mosley fight is expected to get over 3 million PPV sales and more than the Pacquiao vs Clottey fight. Mayweather the more defensive fighter is the People’s Choice but let’s not take for granted the skills of Mosley.
Mosley has had big fights against dela Hoya, Margarito, Vargas and a lot more heavy punchers.
Mayweather on the other hand who has the reputation of choosing Light Punchers has also great defense. But defense doesn’t make you win in boxing.
I predict a Unanimous Decision win for Mosley on May 1, 2010.
I want Mosley to bust off Mayweather’s big mouth!!! And let him run crying to his momma.