Shane Mosley and his health

I agree with you. Have been thinking the same for quite some time. I wish he retires soon cuz he has been around for too long for whats healthy.

 

You guys could be right, although I hope you're wrong. As long as I've seen Shane, he's always looked a little nervous doing TV interviews, kind of hesitant and soft-spoken. The last interview didn't set off alarm bells for me, but then I was more interested at the moment in hearing what he was saying, not how he was saying it.

He has definitely taken his fair share of punishment with his style. Hopefully he knows the end is near.

 

Ummm...as far as I know, Sweet Pea has shown no indications of being 'punch drunk'. If anything, it seems as though most all of his problems were outside of the ring (coke, D.U.I.'s, etc.) not inside.

 

I thought I heard an interview with him slightly slurring, but we are talking about one of the best defensive fighter. It is too bad about all the outside issues. If anyone had it bad, it is Meldrick. Damn shame.

 

He sounded ok on the HBO Margarito post-fight interview.

 

Fair.

 

Nah Nice try wrong guy!
It's good to see you're concerned, but no need for alarm.
He has lost to Wright and Forrest ,neither of which are beaters

 

Yeah but you could say the same thing about a lot of fighters. I don't think he's showing any signs yet but he probably will in the future, its all part of the game unfortuneately. But there are a lot of top fighters who have taken more punches then Mosley. I'd say Cotto in his fight with Margarito will have put more wear and tear on him in the long run than Forest and Winky put on Mosley, same thing with other countless fighters.

 

we'll see.

 

And no one else ever punched him? He's fought some big hitter over the years and taken a lot of shots. Doesn't matter if he won or lost; he still took shots in every fight.

I agree with OP that he sounds like he might be getting a bit punchy.

 

Also, remember sparring wars compiled with amatuers and pro fights. Yes, you wear headgear, but they are still small concusions.

 

I can understand what you guys are saying .
But i do not believe it, after a fight most people seem anxious.
Shane has always been apprehensive in the limelight and that has always made him a lesser star.

 

You are probably right about this. I guess few guys have that many amateur
and pro bouts - no matter how good at defense - without some damage occurring. I forget what (famous boxing guy) who said: "A fighter does not have to look hurt, to be hurt."

Meldrick's story? It's nothing less than a "crying" shame!

 

To be honest as great a fighter as Mosley is he definitely is no defensive master
His defense has almost always been his offense