Shane Mosley says he feels that he is still in prime

Shane is PAST his physical prime, but he may be in his boxing prime.

What I mean is, when Shane was in his physical prime, he did not have the best of teachers when it came to strategy and he did not get good advice from his corner when things were not going his way.

Jack just never knew what to do whenever Mosley struggled.

With Nazim Richardson, I think he may be better than ever, even if he is past his physical prime.

 

Mayorga always ran hot and cold, he was very inconsistent.

He also had one huge advantage over Shane that Floyd lacks--size and power.

Mayorga weighed a whopping 170 pounds on fight night. Shane was essetially fighting a light heavy.

Against Floyd, Shane is the bigger and stronger guy--a fact too many seem to be overlooking.

 

It should have meant at least a little something.

How many people were picking Shane to win before that fight? More importantly, how many were picking him to win by stoppage?

What impressed me (and I believe should have impressed more) is the way Shane seemed rejuvenated. People thought this would be his farewell dance, and itstead it wound up reigniting his career as an elite level fighter.

I am of the opinion that Jack Mosley was a poor startegist. I also believe he reached the point where he made as many contributions towards Shane's career as he was able. He was a terrible cornerman when things were not going Shane's way. He simply had NO IDEA what to do.

Naz ia a better teacher, a better strategist, and better at giving sound advice when things aren't going his fighter's way.

I said it above about Mayorga--people are looking into that one a bit too much.

Also, hindsight is 20-20, but there weren't too many people saying Shane was going to walk through Margo because of styles. Nobody was saying that. The few picking Shane picked him to scrape by with a close decision.

I believe this is strong evidence that Shane is rejuvenated under the guidance of Richardson.

I would also add that Floyd's desire (or lack thereof) is something that will play an integral role here. This fight will be about more than just skills.

:smoke

 

If you combine this with my original post, I think this is the bottom line.

Shane is NOT far removed from his "physical prime" and might well be in his "boxing prime".

:smoke