Roach Says Fight with Pac & Mosley Is Probably Unlikely

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  1. Boxing Fanatic

    Boxing Fanatic Loyal Member banned

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    On an interview in ESPN Deportes covering the Richard Gutierrez vs. Anton Smith fight yesterday, Roach said that he had a meeting with Mosley at his wildcard gym. Mosley said that he will not go below 147 to fight Pac. Roach said to him how about 142, and Mosley said no. Mosley told him, but, u fought Oscar at 147, why not me. Roach said 142, or no fight.
     
    Boxing Fanatic, May 23, 2009
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  2. Chert

    Chert Ringside Potato Full Member

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    mosley weighs 160 during fights @147. pac will have such a very big size/weight disadvantage, around 10+ lbs. vs. mosley. it is only but proper for them to fight at a catchweight to somewhat offset the very big size/weight disparity.
     
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  3. janeschicken

    janeschicken hard work! deadicayshin! Full Member

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    Yeah, but shane does have a point in showing roach's double standards with Oscar. DLH would frequently weigh high 150s or 160 on most fight nights, too.
     
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  4. Danny

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    Despite his age, Mosley is still a top calibre fighter & Roach knows he would present a big danger to Manny! In this one, Pacquiao would be advised to box, use his legs, movement. If he stood & traded he would get sparked!

    I think, providing Cotto emerges victorious against Clottey, we will have Cotto-Pacquaio in Nov or Dec!

    Mosley needs to get a fight signed & sealed soon because at his age, inactivity could be his downfall!
     
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  5. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    Pac shouldnt go anywhere near Mosley that would be suicidal.
     
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  6. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    damn i would have loved to see this one
     
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  7. pngo

    pngo #1Contender Full Member

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    Mosley is just too big for Pac, people shouldn't bash him for not fighting Mosley. And it was Mosley who was calling out Pac.
     
    pngo, May 23, 2009
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