In an interview with FightHype, legendary boxer Shane Mosley spoke about the punching power of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Canelo Álvarez. When asked about his experience facing both fighters, Mosley did not hesitate to compare the strength of their punches.
“When I fought Floyd, his power was really good. His power is actually around the same speed and power as Canelo’s” Mosley commented. This statement is relevant, as Mosley faced and was defeated by both boxers at crucial moments in their respective careers.
The Mosley vs. Mayweather fight
Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather faced off on May 1, 2010, in a highly anticipated welterweight bout. The fight, promoted as “Who RU Picking?”, took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in front of a crowd of 15,117 people. Although no titles were at stake, the expectations were high, as two of the biggest figures in world boxing were going head-to-head.
Mayweather dominated the fight from the start. The judges awarded him a unanimous decision victory. Two judges scored the fight 119-109, and one scored it 118-110, reflecting the control that “Money” Mayweather maintained throughout most of the rounds. Mosley, who had been considered one of Mayweather’s most dangerous opponents, managed to land some significant punches, but it wasn’t enough to change the course of the fight.
The fight was significant not only because of Mayweather’s victory, but also due to the presence of boxing legends like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, who attended the event. This fight materialized after Andre Berto, who was originally scheduled to fight Mosley, withdrew from their planned January 2010 bout.
Shane Mosley vs. Canelo Álvarez
Two years later, on May 5, 2012, Shane Mosley faced a young Mexican prospect, Canelo Álvarez. This fight also took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Álvarez, who was defending his WBC super welterweight title, was already establishing himself as a future boxing superstar.
On this occasion, Mosley couldn’t do much against the power and skill of the young Canelo. The judges rendered a unanimous decision in favor of the Mexican, with scores of 119-109, 118-110, and 119-108. Álvarez’s decisive victory solidified his rise in the elite ranks of boxing, while Mosley, though resilient, could not match the intensity of the champion.
With these statements, Mosley offers a unique perspective on two of the most important boxers of the modern era. His experience facing both in the ring gives him an authoritative voice to compare their styles and skills, making it clear that, although different, both Mayweather and Canelo share one characteristic: their ability to command respect with every punch.
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