Shane Mosley vs Ken Buchanan

Buchanans left jab was second to none, but the speed of Mosleys hands when he was a young lightweight was unbelievable.
Mosley on points for me.

 

Mosley could have created a real legacy if he had remained at Lightweight.
Mosley by decision.

 

Mosley UD. If only he stayed at 135 to become the long standing champion there, and then 140lbs and finish off with one or two fights at 147.

Mosley at lightweight was an absolute killer.

 

Mosley by decision.

- Chuck Johnston

 

Mosley either by decision or by TKO. He's not quite at Duran's level but he's not far behind him either. In fact I'd pick a prime SMM over Mayweather for that it's worth.

 

I'm not mad at this!

 

Interesting matchup. I could see this one going either way. It would go the distance.

 

Lean towards Mosley

 

Mosely was an absolute powerhouse at lightweight. Mosely decision.

 

People on here underrating Ken's movement here. Mosley wasn't the most mobile even at lightweight. Ken could edge out the robotic Mosley on points using his superior movement and jab in a fantastic fight.

 

Buchanan by UD.Styles make fights.

 

Mosley UD.

 

are you taking into consideration the fact Buchanan fought the far superior comp and is a proven great lightweight by using his high level movement, IQ, jab and countering ability? Mosley was a beast but Ken is the better technician.

I thought you prefered boxers/movers, Kev. I would have thought you would have chosen Buchanan in this one. People are also overlooking Kens heart and durability in this match up.

 

I agree with just about everything you've written. And Buchanan is certainly my preferred style of fighter and I'd be rooting for him. But I just think this is one of those instances where the more skilled technical fighter gets overwhelmed by the more dynamic puncher.