Shane Mosley left a talented opponent out cold with a devastating right hand.
In his esteemed career, ‘Sugar’ cemented his status as one of the best boxers of the modern era.
Blessed with lightning hands and a sublime fight IQ, Mosley conquered three weight divisions.
During his time in the sport, the gifted athlete landed many an explosive knockout, with one horrifying finish standing out from the pack.
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Shane Mosley discusses ‘scary’ Adrian Stone knockout
On July 21, 2001, Shane Mosley put his WBC welterweight title on the line against Adrian Stone inside Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
After a dominant start against the Englishman, the all-time great closed the show. In a thrilling third round, Mosley rendered Stone unconscious with a thunderous punch.
While over two decades have passed since that night, Mosley can still remember how big a shot that was.
In an exclusive interview with Bloody Knockout, he said: “The right hand, I hit him, and then he fell and hit his head on the canvas — it was scary.
“Stone was a good fighter, but I punch pretty hard. Sometimes, the lights just go out.”
Shane Mosley reveals the key to defeating Oscar De La Hoya
Stone isn’t the only significant victory Mosley has on his resume.
The American triumphed over Oscar De La Hoya on two separate occasions.
Having studied ‘The Golden Boy’ extensively before the fight, the legend knew exactly how to beat him.
Interestingly, Mosley revealed the key to defeating De La Hoya.