I am a fan of Boxing.
I watch and read Boxing.
That Aside.
'Sugar' Shane Mosley (46-5-1, 39 KOs),
Current WBA Welterweight Champion, Three Division titleholder and ranked # 4. on Ring's Magazine Pound for Pound list, has been perusing a match with who is recognized as the boxing world's Pound for Pound King, Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) for a while.
Ever since the overwhelming destruction against seemingly invincible Antonio Margarito (37-6, 27 KOs) and the skillful boxing exhibition against Ricardo Mayorga (29-7-2-1), Mosley is back in the picture of whats currently the most exciting boxing weight divisions today. Mosley believed his super welterweight and welterweight handling has put him in line with Pacquiao. But, not on Pacquiao's watch.
I was about tired listening and reading boxing news on how many ways Mosley was basically harassing Pacquiao's camp to schedule a fight. Asking, following and even went to make an announcement that the fight was a done deal. Mosley stating that he wanted to prove he is the best fighter in the world along with making the strong point that he was after big purse the Pound for Pound King offered.
Realistically though, a bout between Mosley and Pacquiao would be a very fun, competitive match up. Mosley with his extensive skills and experience make him basically a wizard in the ring, but you can't miss out on the still evolving Pacquiao ferociousness, tsunami style combos. The favored opinion is Mosley too big and strong for the 'Pacman', which may be true to an extent and that would derail his reign. But I have a different opinion on derailment. Paquiao has something special. He has to much responsibility to win and speed. And Heart and Speed kills in the ring. And I believe Mosley does not have enough of that to overcome Pacquiao. Bam.
Maybe when he was younger..... Maybe.
The 'Pacman' Pacquiao has proved that he can mingle with a stronger and bigger opposition. (Hatton, De La Hoya, Diaz, Morales) Yo, He beat all them asses.
Since he was boxing Jr. Flyweight,
He's always fought someone bigger than him.
And Mosley has already had his Pound for Pound moment. Why is he going for a Junior Welterweight? (He obviously thinks its a safe fight chasing a smaller man. Whatever.) When Welterweight and Super Welterweight champions are walking around everywhere? If he wants to fulfill the Pound For Pound Status, why doesn't he go for Paul Williams? Or for Vernon Forest? ( He lost twice before.. But he can steal away a trilogy?) Andre Berto is standing right there after the win against Juan Urango...
Theres plenty options for Mr. Mosley, but this carajo is aiming for the harder to get smaller man. And nobody out Los Angeles wants to see Pacman-Mosley. Not as marketable as Cotto, Mayweather or Marquez. But finally...,
(Put my mind to rest.)
Heard the news, he finally moved on after the Pacquiao is in the process of solidifying the bout versus WBO Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto. Another bigger guy that Pacquiao is going to beat ass on. Thats for another blog. I'm whinnying to much. I just don't understand.
I must quit.
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Just finished seeing Bantamweight IBF Championship bout between Vic Darchinyan (32-2-1, 26 KO's) and Joseph Agbeko (27-1, 22 KO's) shown on Showtime's SHObox.
Agbeko, Winning by a majority decision, definitely had the better came plan, was physically stronger and seem to have more stamina than the Armenian. With his right straight and head movement, he controlled Darchinyan very well, almost winning every round, banging, bruising and cutting.
Darchinyan coming up in weight is the Undisputed Flyweight king, trying to be a three weight division titleholder. He was favored to win, after the demonstrations of demolition in the Flyweight Division. Even when moving up weight, you couldn't count out the knock out power Darchinyan posses.
After watching the previous three fights of Darchinyan, I had him in favor of winning. But this Batamweight Agbeko out boxed him, and landed the clean shots. He had an answer for the weird, locking, corky style that no one else could figure out. Agbeko neutralized his punches every time he came in. The man from Ghana, found what worked and clearly won.
The Previous fight, the Lightweight WBC elimination bout, Antonio Demarco moved forward to the #1 spot, improving his record to 22-1-1, 16 KO's. The win came from a somewhat confusing stoppage over Anges Adjaho, downgrading to 25-2,14 KO's.
The Stoppage, came with a strong right hand straight Demarco threw, Landed on his eye, hurt Adjaho. As Adjaho began to shake and run, he started to knee down to cause a count, a knockdown. But as he kneed down, Demarco coming in for the kill, threw a hook style punch and grazed the back of head, barely.
This causing him to be over dramatical, complaining of the punch on the back of his head. He then laid down on his stomach, with his face in his gloves like he was crying or something. The referee started to count, and he didn't get up. Till ten, He finished the count and Adjaho immediately jumps up like nothing and complains. He lost the fight cause he was counted out. Adjaho complained for the short punch Demarco threw, stating that he was on his knee when Demarco hit him, Obviously illegal. And that was the reason why he was down crying in pain. In the replay, and testimony of the referee, Adjaho's knee didn't touch the canvas when he hit him, claiming to be a knock down.
it was mess..
But clearly, a mistake from Adjaho acting dramatical like a soccer player foul.
Darmarco won as KO. He's the #1 Contender to go against Lightweight WBC Champion Edwin Valero. (25-0, 25 KO's)
Good Luck. Seriously. Valero is like a AK-47 with a full magazine in the ring. KO percentage is 100%. The man is ruthless. He's in it to kill.
