I wouldn't detract anything from any fight that lost to mosley. Collazo ran Hatton close and did not duck mosley when he could have easily said there was not enough time to prepare and no-one would have thought any less of him. For this alone Im glad to see him get another shot.
I didnt say I wasnt glad, neither do I want to take anything away from his performance with Mosley (although he didnt come in at late notice). I just dont think a fighter coming off a loss necesserilly "deserves" a title shot, or an eliminator at his own weight, let alone at the next weight up. Mind you, nothing in boxing makes sense anymore.
Very true! It wasnt late notice but he wasnt first choice and he didnt get the normal amount of time you might expect - think about 6 weeks.
No he isnt. He is the best 140lber in the world. But to say he's better than Mosley, Cotto, margarito, williams (we dont know quite how goos he is but we'll find out against marga) is questionable, i'd favour the oppo 60-40 in those fights (more with Mosley who I think would have his number stylistically). In my opinion fights against Clottey, Quintana, Judah, Baldomir are no more than 60-40 ni rickys favour.
