Shane Mosley

    • Born: September 7, 1971
    • Hometown La Verne, California
    • Height: 5'9"
    • Reach: 74"
    • Boxing stance: Orthodox
    • Turned Pro in 1993
    • Has defeated Oscar De La Hoya twice (2000), (2003)
    • Weight Class: Light middleweight, welterweight

  • Shane Mosley is the current WBA welterweight champion and a former world champion in three different weight divisions.

    On January 24, 2009, Shane Mosley defeated Antonio Margarito by technical knock out in the ninth round. The fight took place at the Staples center in Los Angeles. Margarito was considered a heavy favorite but ringside analysts felt Mosley dominated the entire fight, frequently out boxing Margarito and beating him to the punch with his superior strength.ESPN.com: Mosley shines through distractions (January 25, 2009)

  • Pro Career

    Mosley started his professional boxing career in 1993. He compiled an impressive streak of victories with a notable win over boxing superstar Oscar De La Hoya in 2000. In 2002, Mosley suffered his first defeat at the hands of Vernon Forrest, that same year he lost a rematch to Forrest. In 2003, Mosley earned a controversial decision over Oscar De La Hoya. Forrest then followed that victory up with two losses to Ronald Wright. Mosley fought back with two knock out victories over Fernando Vargas, but in 2007 he suffered a defeat at the hands of Miguel Cotto. In 2008, Mosley knocked out Ricardo Mayorga in the 12th round.

    In 2009, Mosley has agreed to fight Antonio Margarito. Margarito notably knocked out Miguel Cotto in a slugfest in 2008. Cotto had earlier defeated Mosley in a 12 round unanimous decision.BoxRec: Shane Mosley

    On November 4, 2008, Mosley fired his father, Jack Mosley, as his trainer and announced that he has accepted a fight against Antonio Margarito which would possibly take place on January 24, 2009. ESPN.com: Mosley fires father from corner as he looks to fight with Margarito (November 4, 2008)

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