Manny Pacquiao Vs Shane Mosley: Floyd Mayweather JR’s Hope
By Geno McGahee
As we head into the May 7th showdown with Shane Mosley, Filipino superstar, Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao, 52-3-2, 38 KO’s, is the heavy favorite and rightfully so. He has been on a hot streak as of late, defeating many notable fighters like Miguel Cotto, Ricky Hatton, Oscar De La Hoya, and Antonio Margarito. Now, he prepares for another notable in Sugar Shane Mosley, 46-6-1, 39 KO’s, set for May 7th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Going in, the odds are already heavily favoring a Pacquiao victory. Every casino online is taking a lot of Pacquiao money, with his fans hopeful for another victory. So far, he has not let them down and seems to be too fresh and strong for a 38 year old challenger in Mosley. Mosley has his share of supporters that will bet heavily on the old warrior to land that power shot to accomplish the upset win.
Many bettors wager on the “puncher’s chance” and Shane certainly has that. When he faced Floyd Mayweather, JR., he was dominated, but did land his right hand early in the fight and it did hurt “Money Mayweather.” He just wasn’t able to capitalize on it. The hope is to wait for Manny to back up after a burst of punches and catch him on the way out with the overhand right. It’s a long shot, but the masses that are taking the “sucker’s bet” will be hoping that the never before stopped Mosley will find lightning in a bottle somewhere within the twelve rounds.
Being in Vegas, the unofficial home for boxing, where some of the biggest fights in history have taken place, the casinos will be making a great deal of money. Online casino reviews should be positive when it comes to this fight, and reports are that they are taking in a good deal of money, a sign that this pay per view is going to do well and that Pacquiao is still a very large draw. Floyd Mayweather, JR., although stating to several sources that he is retired, will be watching on, interested, and when the money and situation is right, we should see him come out and face Pacquiao, should he be victorious.
If Pacquiao were to lose, Floyd Mayweather, JR., will sit back and claim that since he defeated Mosley with ease, he would have done the same to Manny…winning without fighting. Styles make fights, and Mosley didn’t have the right style or reflexes to give Floyd a fight. Pacquiao is quick and aggressive and would make Floyd work for the victory and Mayweather, JR., typically likes to hold more of the cards. He would be risking his undefeated record against a Pacquiao.
The Floyd Mayweather, JR., hope should be that Pacquiao wins and that, with Uncle Roger out of legal hot water, he can train appropriately and can meet up with the Filipino powerhouse in what could be the biggest fight in the history of boxing, bringing in the money from around the world. Although there are plenty of obstacles: HBO, Showtime, Blood Testing, Legal Troubles, Money Split, etcetera … etcetera, with all of the money involved, there has to be room for negotiations across the board, if Floyd finally wants the fight and if Manny doesn’t leave the game.
On May 8th, if Pacquiao wakes up with another victory under his belt, the plans can be made for a Mayweather, JR., showdown again, and hopefully Floyd will finally give the fans what they want. This is still the biggest fight in boxing.