Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar"

ironchamp · 12-05-2009, 03:03 PM

Sugar Ray Robinson is a hard act to follow but Ray Leonard's legacy is certainly worthy of bearing the name. What about Shane? Is he good enough for the name?

Tin_Ribs · 12-05-2009, 03:10 PM

It's just a name. But if you're asking if he deserves to mentioned in the same breath as Robinson and Leonard, the answer is no. Which isn't a criticism, nor anything to be ashamed about. Few fighters DO deserve to be mentioned in the same breath.

ironchamp · 12-05-2009, 04:40 PM

Its not just a name, it represents to an extent greatness. Robinson and Leonard are out of this world. Mosley has the talent and attributes but does he hold a legacy?

Jack Dempsey · 12-05-2009, 04:48 PM

Many would argue that only Robinson warrants the moniker 'Sugar'

Mantequilla · 12-05-2009, 04:56 PM

I always thought it was a bit of a shit nickname to be honest.blasphemy no doubt, but it's not up to much imo.Almost as bad as "kid".

You could have called Robinson anything and hte guy was such a great figher it would have had a good chance of sticking

Jack Dempsey · 12-05-2009, 05:01 PM

Sugar Poo Robinson

Mantequilla · 12-05-2009, 05:29 PM

Watermelon Ray.

Jack Dempsey · 12-05-2009, 05:33 PM

Really Rather Good Ray Robinson

Bioyhh · 12-05-2009, 06:45 PM

Well, Mosley is better than Sugar Ray Seales.

essexboy · 12-05-2009, 07:54 PM

I think so, one top fighter an era should be allowed it and Shane warrants it this era. Theres only one 'real' Sugar though.

lefthook31 · 12-05-2009, 08:32 PM

I think so too. In terms of ability hes at the bottom of those three, but this is a new generation of boxing, and Shane has fought just about everyone and fought everyone tough. He didnt miss too many of the name guys of his era, and always fought hard.
I knew the Vernon Forrest fight was going to test that "sugar" tag, and Forrest kicked the shit out of him.

northernstar83 · 12-05-2009, 08:51 PM

Hes better than Thulani "Sugarboy" Malinga too

ironchamp · 12-05-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lefthook31

I think so too. In terms of ability hes at the bottom of those three, but this is a new generation of boxing, and Shane has fought just about everyone and fought everyone tough. He didnt miss too many of the name guys of his era, and always fought hard.
I knew the Vernon Forrest fight was going to test that "sugar" tag, and Forrest kicked the shit out of him.

The only significant fight that he missed, which I can't fault him for is the fight against Trinidad. You think he could have beaten tito?

lefthook31 · 12-05-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ironchamp

The only significant fight that he missed, which I can't fault him for is the fight against Trinidad. You think he could have beaten tito?

Probably not. Tito had a good jab and a massive lefthook, he also fought pretty tall, which troubled Mosley against Forrest.

EleventhHour · 12-05-2009, 09:02 PM

Oh! Quite Excellent Ray Robinson

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12-05-2009, 03:03 PM	#1
ironchamp Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York Posts: 3,645 vCash: 1230	Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" Sugar Ray Robinson is a hard act to follow but Ray Leonard's legacy is certainly worthy of bearing the name. What about Shane? Is he good enough for the name?
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12-05-2009, 03:10 PM	#2
Tin_Ribs Me ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 1,475 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" It's just a name. But if you're asking if he deserves to mentioned in the same breath as Robinson and Leonard, the answer is no. Which isn't a criticism, nor anything to be ashamed about. Few fighters DO deserve to be mentioned in the same breath.
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12-05-2009, 04:40 PM	#3
ironchamp Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York Posts: 3,645 vCash: 1230	Re: Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" Its not just a name, it represents to an extent greatness. Robinson and Leonard are out of this world. Mosley has the talent and attributes but does he hold a legacy?
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Jack Dempsey Legend East Side VIP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The sooner the safer Posts: 12,608 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" Many would argue that only Robinson warrants the moniker 'Sugar'
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Mantequilla Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,495 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" I always thought it was a bit of a shit nickname to be honest.blasphemy no doubt, but it's not up to much imo.Almost as bad as "kid". You could have called Robinson anything and hte guy was such a great figher it would have had a good chance of sticking
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Jack Dempsey Legend East Side VIP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The sooner the safer Posts: 12,608 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" Sugar Poo Robinson
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Mantequilla Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,495 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" Watermelon Ray.
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Jack Dempsey Legend East Side VIP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The sooner the safer Posts: 12,608 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" Really Rather Good Ray Robinson
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Bioyhh Riot Dog ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,064 vCash: 500	Re: Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" Well, Mosley is better than Sugar Ray Seales.
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essexboy The Cat ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,393 vCash: 418	Re: Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" I think so, one top fighter an era should be allowed it and Shane warrants it this era. Theres only one 'real' Sugar though.
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lefthook31 Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: in a boxing gym near you Posts: 10,498 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" I think so too. In terms of ability hes at the bottom of those three, but this is a new generation of boxing, and Shane has fought just about everyone and fought everyone tough. He didnt miss too many of the name guys of his era, and always fought hard. I knew the Vernon Forrest fight was going to test that "sugar" tag, and Forrest kicked the shit out of him.
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12-05-2009, 08:51 PM	#12
northernstar83 Northernstar83 ESB Jr Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 166 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" Hes better than Thulani "Sugarboy" Malinga too
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EleventhHour Got Dat Black & Gold Soul ESB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,760 vCash: 2501	Re: Is Shane Mosley worthy of the nickname "Sugar" Oh! Quite Excellent Ray Robinson
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