Ad Wolgast v Shane Mosley

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Eye of Timaeus, Dec 6, 2019.


  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Could the Michigan Wildcat upset Mosley here?
     
  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Mosley beats him like a drum
     
  3. surfinghb1

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    Never count out a "mountain man" , but Mosley too big for him …. Packey vs Shane would be a war
     
  4. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Agreed with the above post, I wouldn't count Wolgast out. And he was a good fighter too. Could very well beat Mosley
     
  5. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's crazy to think about how different the eras were when these two were fighting. Wolgast fought when a fight could have 20 or more rounds, when gloves had far less padding, when dirty tactics like headbutts thumbing and even dirty handwraps were tolerated, and where guys fought several times a money, usually for peanuts and far from home.

    Mosley was a champ in the alphabet era, an era of multi-million dollar purses, of six week training camps for twelve round bouts under a unified rule set with diligent medical attention within the arena.

    But both guys were insanely brave. Wolgast paid a horrible price. Anyone who isn't familiar with the horrors of his life during his late career decline, or post-retirement life, look it up. Or maybe don't look it up if you don't have the stomach. It's a terrifying glimpse into the cost of repeated concussions in the dark ages of mental health. And unfortunately, the word on the street is that Mosely is awfully punchy these days himself. I hope that's untrue.

    As for the fight, I think Mosely would outpoint him under the modern rules. He more athletic and had superior technique, but I think Wolgast would be able to slow down Sugar Shane's offense with clinches and the threat of his right hand. Back and forth attacks to the body by both champions. Probably Mosley by a margin of 9 rounds to 3.
     
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