Who was more past prime? Cotto's Mosley or PBF's ODLH

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  1. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Its obvious both Mosley and ODLH were not at their best in their last fights, but which one's quality has eroded the most and why do you think so ?
     
  2. ESAJZ

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    By the way Shane fought, I wouldn't say that he that far past prime. He wasn't as sharp as he once was, but certainly not shot. Anyone who makes Cotto retreat as much as Shane did still has plenty to offer.
     
  3. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    I agree. Shane was also coming off some pretty impressive wins and has been pretty active in the years prior to the fight.
     
  4. joito3

    joito3 Active Member Full Member

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    oscar by far the guy has nothing left he has no legs
     
  5. koko of phil

    koko of phil Ring of Fire Resident Full Member

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    Shane and DLH could show a bit fading but they still could fight, it's just that their age being highlighted by some. Wonder why these younger opponents like PBF and Cotto would apply some running game in fighting these two "aging" fighters, only means Oscar and Shane could still be dangerous in the ring.
     
  6. PH|LLA

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    Basically the question is not whether they can still fight or not, but which one showed more fading? I think its in interesting question since they fought each other in their primes and this year each one lost a close UD to the top 2 guys in the welterweight division

    I see you voted for Mosley... you find that Mosley was more faded than Oscar? why?
     
  7. hooligan

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  8. thewoo

    thewoo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    OScar and it's not even close.
     
  9. igotJUIC3

    igotJUIC3 Boxing Junkie banned

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    I just think Oscar isnt as active...which in turn in the ring shows more.
     
  10. koko of phil

    koko of phil Ring of Fire Resident Full Member

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    Mosley I think, Shane's speed and power were not visible against Cotto. And to say DLH could have won against PBF, only without that hit and run gameplan of Floyd. Oscar performed the way he was and didn't show he's a shot against PBF. Mosley showed some signs between the two IMO.
     
  11. doublesuited

    doublesuited Taylor TKO2 Pavlik Full Member

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    I remember a prime Mosley and I remember a prime De La Hoya. That being said, the Mosley of last night was a far cry from a prime Sugar Shane, and he still gave a good account of himself.
     
  12. Snakefist

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    I agree. This is the 12th round no less and shane is sharper, faster, stronger, more combos, more endurance, and better reflexes as he dodges Oscars punches to his head in close, against Cotto he didn't even bother to most of the time. Not saying he was way out of it, he was still good, but not this greatness but he showed a good account of himself in his age. But near prime I doubt it.
     
  13. doublesuited

    doublesuited Taylor TKO2 Pavlik Full Member

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    Yup. A prime Mosley would not hesitate to let his hands go because he still had the amazing reflexes to avoid the countershots of his opponents. The Mosley of last night seemed to pick his shots a lot more.
     
  14. PH|LLA

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    but then again a prime dlh would box alot more, have much better handspeed, and would never be so flat footed.
     
  15. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    IMO both are about the same and aren't prime. Neither gave a bad account for themselves.