The Classic Thread on Mosley vs. Mayweather-

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Hookie, May 1, 2010.


  1. Hookie

    Hookie Affeldt... Referee, Judge, and Timekeeper Full Member

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    Yes, it should be billed as Mosley vs. Mayweather IMO.

    Let's break it down:

    Mosley is 5'9" with a 74" reach

    46-5 (39) 1NC overall and 16-5 (12) in World Title Fights. No KO losses

    He's won 6 World Title Belts (7 if you count the IBA) in 3 weight divisions (he skipped JWW btw).

    IBF LW 9-0 (8KOs)

    2x WBC/WBA WW 6-2 (4)

    WBC/WBA/IBA JMW 1-2


    Mayweather is 5'8" with a 72" reach

    40-0 (25) overall and 18-0 (10) in World Title Fights.

    He's won 6 World Title Belts (8 if you count the IBA and IBO) in 5 weight divisions.

    WBC JLW 9-0 (7)

    WBC LW 4-0 (1)

    WBC JWW 1-0 (1)

    IBF/WBC WW 3-0 (1)

    WBC JMW 1-0


    Common opponent:
    Oscar DeLaHoya-

    Mosley WSD12 in 2000 at WW and W12 in 2003 at JMW

    Mayweather WSD12 in 2007 at JMW

    Mosley fought the better version of DeLahoya both times. I had Mosley up by a point vs. DeLaHoya in their first fight. I had DeLaHoya up by a point in the rematch.

    I had DeLaHoya up by two points vs. Mayweather.


    Other close/questionable fights for both:

    Mosley-

    Mosley L12 x2 Forrest- Forrest clearly won the first fight but it must be noted that an early accidental headbutt had Mosley seriously hurt. Forrest was able to take advantage of this. The rematch was closer and could have went either way.

    Mosley L12 and LMD12 Wright x2- Wright clearly won the first fight but the rematch could have went either way.

    Mosley L12 Cotto- Close fight that could have went either way.

    Mayweather-

    Mayweather W12 x2 Castillo- Close fights that could have went either way, a stronger case can be made for Castillo in the first fight.

    Thoughts?

    I'm taking Mosley by late round TKO. I know it's a long shot but WTF?
     
  2. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

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    Ther's already a thread; called armchair pick or whatnot.
     
  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    This is actually the fourth; Mendoza and Stonehands each have one, too.