Clottey is going after Shane Mosley

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  1. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Joshua Clottey, the former IBF welterweight champion, is close to a dream fight for Shane Mosley’s WBA belt after the sanctioning body named the Ghanaian as number one contender to the American’s title in the latest rankings.

    The WBA rankings, as well as those of the other main boxing sanctioning bodies, have brought Clottey closer to another title shot than ever, a month after he controversially lost to WBO champion, Miguel Cotto, in New York.

    “I don’t think Shane (Mosley) can runaway this time since I am the first contender to the title,” Clottey told Graphic Sports in an interview.

    “He has avoided me over the years, but I think this is the right time for us to fight because there cannot be any excuses from anybody anymore,” the former champion said.

    If negotiations succeed, the fight is expected to happen around November to permit both boxers time to prepare for another of the welterweight’s juiciest clashes in recent times.

    http://www.modernghana.com/sports/230596/2/joshua-to-battle-shane-mosley.html

    Discuss.

    Who's your pick if it happens.
     
    psychopath, Aug 2, 2009
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  2. Scrub

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    Mosley by UD
     
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  3. war4years

    war4years Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Man, I don't like that fight for Shane. Clottey is similar to Winky. Only thing is that he's not as busy. Shane could outwork him, but he's up there in age.

    Not a good fight for a guy on the wrong side of 35.
     
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  4. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    fight would be a goody
     
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  5. FromWithin

    FromWithin Living for the city Full Member

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    Will it really happen? ...

    It would be a great fight. And hard to pick. I would favor Mosley, but which Mosley will we see? The one from the Margarito fight or the Mayorga...
     
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  6. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    I'm just happy for Clottey . . . he is getting all the breaks he is asking for.
     
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  7. Welsh Dragon

    Welsh Dragon Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Clottey UD
     
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  8. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Mosley wins this, probably by decision.
     
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  9. Chiko_Tech

    Chiko_Tech Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This fight can prove how overrated the fight the win of Mosley over Margarito is.
     
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  10. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Is Clottey a top rank fighter? Can anybody confirm this?
     
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  11. Beenie

    Beenie Evolve already! Full Member

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    Clottey's wrong for Mosley as was Winky. I see Mosley having similar problems penetrating Clottey's guard and all the while having to deal with the constant pressure. Clottey UD.
     
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  12. boxingwizard

    boxingwizard Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd rather Shane fight Berto. But Clottey is a suitable replacement, it's a chance for fans to see if Shane can beat Clottey more impressively than Cotto did. Mosley will win a UD.
     
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  13. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    I bet who ever wins . . . will try to get Berto next . . . so relax. :D This might turn out just like welter tourney.
     
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  14. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Yes he is.
     
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  15. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Okay . . . they are targeting November :D . . . so why not put it under the Pac/Cotto fight as double header. :yep
     
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