Saturday, May 1st – Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley (HBO PPV)- Welterweights- It’s a shame that this fight didn’t happen years ago, but I guess it’s better late than never. The biggest knock on ‘Money’ is that he hasn’t faced any elite welterweights, well that streak will now end. Granted Mosley is in the twilight of his career, but he’s still dangerous nonetheless. Coming off a spectacular TKO victory over Antonio Margarito, Mosley may be just what the doctor ordered to beat Floyd. He’s still lightning fast, and it’s possible he will be the hardest puncher Mayweather had ever faced. But as per usual, that power means nothing if it doesn’t land. And nobody makes punches miss better than Mayweather. I think the outcome of this one depends entirely on what Mosley decides to do. If he chooses to punch from range and outbox Floyd I don’t think he has much of a chance. If he uses pressure (albeit intelligent pressure), and gets Floyd on the ropes or in the corners I give him a very good shot at handing Floyd his first loss. I’m going strictly with my gut on this one. My Pick- Shane Mosley UD 12.
