Shane Mosley suffered a devastating loss last night, potentially scuppering his chances of securing a Manny Pacquiao rematch.
‘Sugar’ returned to action at the O2 Indigo in London, UK, in an entertaining encounter with Matty Floyd.
Mosley, who once rendered Adrian Stone unconscious, is undeniably one of the greatest fighters of the modern era.
And that motivated ‘The Jedi’ to put it all on the line in pursuit of pulling off the upset.
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Shane Mosley loses to Matty Floyd
The clash between Shane Mosley and Floyd ebbed and flowed, with each boxer having lots of success in a razor-close fight.
Showcasing his remarkable skills, the three-weight world champion started well, getting the better of the opening round.
Realizing he was in with something special, the Australian bit down on his gumshield, looking to pin his opponent on the ropes and unleash powerful punches.
The unrelenting will to win from both men was on full display as Mosley connected with big right hands upstairs and crushing body shots, while Floyd started finding a home for his jab and hooks to the head.
Following six rounds, all three judges favored the work of the 36-year-old, leaving him emotional as he processed the fact that he’d just triumphed over a true legend.
Mosley, who’d been targeting a rematch with Manny Pacquiao, could now have to first settle his differences with Floyd, with the pair discussing a rematch in the immediate aftermath of the contest.
Shane Mosley knocked opponent out cold before he hit the ground
While last night didn’t work out for Mosley, he still has plenty of fantastic displays to look back on.
At his peak, the warrior was a true force of nature.
The American carried dynamite in his hands.
On one occasion, Mosley knocked out a fighter before he hit the ground.