Could a prime Mosley knock Mayweather out?

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  1. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What?

    Shane fought Oscar back in 00 before Floyd had been anywhere near a mega fight.

    No he tooth repair , not ache was in 06 after shane had beaten Vargas.
     
  2. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    He did, but it doesn't really matter what you say in front of cameras. What matters is what you do in negotiations. It was pretty obvious that a Mayweather-De La Hoya fight was gonna happen, and Mosley had to make up some excuse other than "my boss is gonna fight him".

    Hell, when Mayweather and Hatton signed their fight, Ricky's dad admitted they had been in negotiations for a year and a half.
     
  3. I Know Everythi

    I Know Everythi Well-Known Member Full Member

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    38 year old washed up Mosley almost did. wouldn't be a shock if a prime Shane did
     
  4. puncherschance

    puncherschance Boxing Addict Full Member

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    yes but prime mosely was on roids lol!
     
  5. HitBattousai

    HitBattousai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    As others have stated, the answer to the "could he" question is yes he could. But I suspect he wouldn't. My guess is that prime Mosley would probably keep Floyd too much on the defensive and outhustle him to a decision win.
     
  6. Sunchild78

    Sunchild78 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's possible, but would it have happen I don"t know. We seen what had happen when they fought. If Mosley would have taken the fight when Floyd wanted the fight 10 years ago. We would have seen if it could of been done, but Mosley didn't want the fight. Maybe he had doubt within himself that he could have possibly lost.
     
  7. MannySteward

    MannySteward Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah. I would take prime shane over Floyd
     
  8. mr. piff

    mr. piff The Ring General Full Member

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    Mosely had the power to do so, if the opportunity presented it's self.
     
  9. JASPER

    JASPER Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This is the proper answer . . . silly question.

    I was huge fan of SSM but was disappointed when he sidestepped PBF to chase a fight with Oscar. But hey, no one wanted to fight Floyd back then. BIG RISK/ little reward
     
  10. 6'4south

    6'4south Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes a prime Mosley could have KO'd Mayweather, but a prime Mayweather could have KO'd Mosley as well. Ultimately when they did fight, Mayweather did beat him, and as much as we all like to reflect on what Mosley did in the 2nd round, Mayweather was also very close to stopping Mosley in the 10th round with a great body shot.
     
  11. GuestAppearance

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    Same could be said for Pacquiao since Manny fought Shane AFTER Floyd. So if Mosley was washed up when he fought Floyd, what was he when he fought Manny? And if prime Shane would KO Floyd then what would he do to Manny?
     
  12. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    why dont you "discuss" for a change ya muppet! :think
     
  13. sofanii

    sofanii Active Member Full Member

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    He definitely would......
     
  14. RingKing75

    RingKing75 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    surprised it took 26 posts to mention manny. typical ********uals. how is manny in any way relevent to this discussion?:huh
     
  15. boxsensei

    boxsensei Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Why do so many people erroneously claim Mosley almost KOed Floyd. Floyd dind't even go down, and was walking Mosley down the last 30secs of the round. How the hell does that =almost Knocked out.