Best fights of Shane Mosley
Over 23 years as a professional, Shane Mosley has compiled a 49-10-1 (41) record, including 28 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Shane Mosley defeats Oscar De La Hoya in their 2nd fight
On September 13, 2003 Shane Mosley fought Oscar De La Hoya for the The Ring, WBA (Super), and WBC super welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. Mosley was 32 years old with a record of 38-2, and Hoya was 30 with a record of 36-2. Hoya was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mosley won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
2. Shane Mosley defeats Oscar De La Hoya
On June 17, 2000 Shane Mosley fought Oscar De La Hoya for the IBA welterweight title. Mosley was 28 years old with a record of 34-0, and Hoya was 27 with a record of 32-1. Mosley was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak and Hoya was coming off a win. Mosley won via split decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Shane Mosley KOs Antonio Margarito
On January 24, 2009 Shane Mosley fought Antonio Margarito for the WBA (Super) welterweight title. Mosley was 37 years old with a record of 45-5, and Margarito was 30 with a record of 37-5. Mosley was coming off a win and Margarito was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mosley stopped Antonio Margarito via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
4. Shane Mosley KOs John John Molina
On May 9, 1998 Shane Mosley defended his IBF lightweight title against John John Molina. Mosley was 26 years old with a record of 26-0, and Molina was 33 with a record of 45-4. Mosley was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Molina was on a 9-fight winning streak. Mosley stopped John John Molina via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
5. Shane Mosley stops Shannan Taylor
On March 10, 2001 Shane Mosley defended his WBC welterweight title against Shannan Taylor. Mosley was 29 years old with a record of 36-0, and Taylor was 28 with a record of 28-0-1. Mosley was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak and Taylor was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Mosley stopped Shannan Taylor via retirement in the 6th round. Defended the title.
6. Shane Mosley stops Jesse James Leija
On November 14, 1998 Shane Mosley defended his IBF lightweight title against Jesse James Leija. Mosley was 27 years old with a record of 29-0, and Leija was 32 with a record of 37-3-2. Mosley was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak and Leija was on a 7-fight winning streak. Mosley stopped Jesse James Leija via retirement in the 9th round. Defended the title.
7. Shane Mosley KOs Fernando Vargas
On February 25, 2006 Shane Mosley faced Fernando Vargas in a super welterweight bout. Mosley was 34 years old with a record of 41-4, and Vargas was 28 with a record of 26-2. Mosley was on a 2-fight winning streak and Vargas was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mosley stopped Fernando Vargas via TKO in the 10th round.
8. Shane Mosley KOs Ricardo Mayorga
On September 27, 2008 Shane Mosley fought Ricardo Mayorga for the vacant WBA InterContinental super welterweight title. Mosley was 37 years old with a record of 44-5, and Mayorga was 34 with a record of 28-6-1. Mosley was coming off a loss, while Mayorga was coming off a win. Mosley stopped Ricardo Mayorga via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Shane Mosley KOs Wilfredo Rivera
On September 25, 1999 Shane Mosley faced Wilfredo Rivera in a welterweight bout. Mosley was 28 years old with a record of 32-0, and Rivera was 30 with a record of 30-3-1. Mosley was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak and Rivera was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mosley stopped Wilfredo Rivera via KO in the 10th round.
10. Shane Mosley loses to Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision
On May 7, 2011 Shane Mosley fought Manny Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight title. Mosley was 39 years old with a record of 46-6-1, and Pacquiao was 32 with a record of 52-3-2. Pacquiao was on a 13-fight winning streak. Mosley lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pacquiao.