After Shane Mosley they consider Marquez

Talks are already rife about Pacquiao’s next fight penciled for November possibly against Mexico’s master counter-puncher, Juan Manuel Marquez, in case Floyd Mayweather finally wakes up one day realizing that it’s about time to face the Filipino sporting icon. But assuming Mayweather remains deaf and callous to the public clamor, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum has already somebody in mind to close out 2011 with a bang.

Still, even if a script is already made for the next move, an unforeseen circumstance lurks behind, something that should put everything upside. A hundred miles away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Shane Mosley is plotting the destruction of boxing’s premier attraction when they finally come face-to-face and mano-a-mano on May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Holed out in Big Bear, nestled in the San Bernardino mountains that is almost 8,000 feet above sea level, Mosley has been training since early-March as though he would be up not only against Pacquiao but against the gazillions of Pacquiao fans.

“You just have to keep going, and going and going (in training),” said Mosley from his high-altitude training camp, his voice oozing with heightened optimism.

Even Arum sounds a bit concerned of what a cagey veteran like Mosley can bring to the ring.

“Shane can take a good shot and he is so resilient,” said Arum.

Obviously, Pacquiao realized very early that despite the lackluster ending of Mosley’s last two fights, taking him for granted is tantamount to giving the other guy an advantage.

Pacquiao still huge favorite by bettors

A look at the latest odds shows that Mosley's marquee opponent, pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao, on May 7 in Las Vegas remains the huge favorite in their scheduled 12-round World Boxing Organization welterweight match-up at the MGM Grand. Sportsbook lists Pacquiao a -800 favorite and Mosley a +500 underdog, meaning an $800 bet on Pacquiao would only win $100 and a mere $100 wager on Mosley would win $500.

That, despite of Mosley’s no-nonsense preparation. Even Pacquiao's Canadian adviser Mike Koncz was surprised with the way Mosley appeared when he faced the media last Tuesday.

"Mosley looks in real great shape," said Koncz, who had obviously seen the American puncher's photos on the internet as he was working out for the media. "His body is toned and you can see that he is taking the fight very seriously," added Koncz.

Mosley actually beat Pacquiao to the punch as he reported for training camp some 10 days before the Filipino actually went up to Baguio City with Freddie Roach. At 39 years old, Mosley believes he still has a lot of championship juice left and that the world will be in for a shock come fight night. Mosley said he prefers to win big – as in by knockout – against Pacquiao.

But Pacquiao is also eyeing the same kind of ending as nobody has yet stop Mosley dead in his tracks. Although Mosley has suffered a few losses, he has never been stopped in his stellar career. Manny Pacquiao vs Shane Mosley is promoted by Top Rank in association with MP Promotions,Sugar Shane Mosley Promotions, Tecate and MGM Grand.

Shane Mosley eyes KO win in 7th round

Sugar Shane Mosley isn't pulling any punches when it comes to predicting who will win his May 7 bout against “Pound-for-Pound King” Manny Pacquiao. Mosley is confident that by the end of the 7th round he'll be the last man standing. With a record of 46 wins, 6 losses and one draw, Mosley, who has never been knocked out, is in the final three weeks of his training camp. Mosley says camp has run smoothly at his Big Bear complex. Despite reports that the Pacman is having one of his best training camps, Team Mosley is confident that they are also prepared after studying footage from Pacquiao's most recent fights. The plan is to control Pacquiao's aggressive style.

“All I can prepare for is what I've seen so far. It's yet to be determined what he does in the future. We have to force him to do certain things in order to take advantage of him,” said Naazim Richardson, Mosley’s trainer.

At 39 years old, and a winless 2010, some critics say it's time for Mosley to retire, but the 3-time champion says he already has future plans. Win or lose, he's expecting a rematch against Pacquiao. After that, he hopes to avenge his 2010 defeat against Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

“These are the fights I want and I want to make sure I win them so I'm going out with a bang,” said Mosley. The Pacquiao vs Mosley fight which will happen on May 7, 2011 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The showdown is expected to be the biggest fight of the year.

Pacquiao vs Mosley The Fight of the Year?

The Manny Pacquiao vs Shane Mosley bout is the most well-known fight of this year which can also be a remarkable tournament in knowing who will be the best boxing fighter in the world is? This fight is the most awaited moment to come for almost everyone of us. It is the fight that at this very point of time some had their own predictions and beliefs for what might suppose to happen on the seventh of May, this year. Right this very moment several has their point of viewing if who would be the next idol boxer fighter in the world. Sugar Shane is most dangerous when not much is expected. It may not happen this way against Manny. This just may be a good fight. Manny is supposed to win, and big. He has everything to lose, nothing to gain. Those are dangerous fights. I don’t expect Mosley to win, but I would certainly throw a few chips on him. Hopefully he’ll decide to fight 12 instead of two. The Manny Pacquiao vs Shane Mosley fight which will happen on May 7, 2011 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The Manny Pacquiao vs Shane Mosley fight is the fight wherein this fight could guaranty another significant symbol for having the new boxing fighter. This fight project the symbol for a significant amazing fighter that will fight for the countrys pride. The whole world will have an amazing effort for watching the ultimate fight for this year.

Pacquiao and Mosley will be on cover of Ring Magazine

Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley will be the cover of Ring Magazine this time. If the 5-time world champion Shane Mosley makes practice six times per day every week in preparation for the fight with Manny Pacquiao, there is also the same kind of practice for the pound-for-pound king. The Pacquiao vs Mosley fight which will happen on May 7, 2011 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

According to Pacquiao, who is now in the Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles, for those who spend the final state of the practice, they spar three times a week. The rounds get longer and longer until we log a total of 140 rounds of sparring. Said they must wrestle with the 140 sparring rounds to perfect for the May 8 bout with Mosley.

Mosley's side also, there's no problem in his heavy training. Meanwhile, Ring Magazine will cover the Pacquiao vs Mosley fight scheduled on May 7. Contents of the so-called bible of boxing, the detail and preparation of fight between Pacquiao and Mosley, who begin to sell next month. Conducted training on the pound-for-pound king, touch it with six rounds of sparring.

Pacquiao not on timing yet according to Roach

Five round of sparring do's 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao today, after four days of the first round in his sparring sessions in Baguio City on Tuesday. The Pacquiao vs Mosley fight which will happen on May 7, 2011 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. According to coach Freddie Roach, Pacquiao they reach the perfect condition of the body before they fly to Los Angeles, California Saturday. Three round of sparring do Pacquiao against Shawn Porter and turn round two this afternoon with David Rodela.

"We increased the frequency by two rounds from four last Tuesday, we can attain precisely so someone that target. Roach said earlier.

Confirmed by Hall-of-Fame trainer somewhat under Pacquiao timing but normally only said it because under the conditions of 100% pound-for-pound king.

At least tomorrow night from Baguio City and the entire Team Pacquiao on Saturday night they will leave it to LA for the Wild Card Gym to continue the training camp of the National Fist.

Manny Pacquiao Will Start his Sparring Sessions Today

Trainer Freddie Roach said he’s looking forward to the first day of Manny Pacquiao’s sparring with Shawn Porter and David Rodela on Tuesday afternoon. The Pacquiao vs Mosley fight will happen on May 7, 2011 on MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roach and Pacquiao were scheduled to train Saturday afternoon at the Elorde Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque, but the pound-for-pound king didn’t make it to workout. Team Pacquiao left its high-altitude training camp in the Pines City so Pacquiao can grace the annual Elorde Boxing Awards. Pacquiao and Roach were still at the event around midnight of Friday since they were requested by the Elorde family to stay for a while and watch some fights.

Pacquiao and Roach are staying in Baguio until Friday as they are scheduled to leave for the US this Saturday for the most crucial phase of the training. Another batch of sparmates await Pacquiao at the Wild Card in Hollywood, according to Roach, who is also tapping prospect Omar Henry. Roach said Mosley, despite him being a crafty fighter as well, can be outboxed, as shown by what Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto did to him.

Mayweather weathered an early storm and dominated Mosley en route to a lopsided decision in May last year, while Cotto scored a unanimous but close decision win over him in November 2007. Roach said Mosley’s strength surfaces whenever he is up against a fighter who comes at him and he knows very well not to fall into that trap. While Pacquiao is the type of guy who thrives in exchanging power blows, Roach said he will tweak his fighter’s style a little bit to suit their gameplan.

Pacquiao Sparring Session to Start Early

With Manny Pacquiao getting into shape sooner than expected, his sparring sessions may also be moved forward. Unbeaten welterweight Shawn Porter and lightweight David Rodela arrived late last night from the United States to serve as Pacquiao's spar mates in his training for Shane Mosley. The Mosley vs Pacquiao fight will happen on May 7, 2011 on MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The two boxers flew in ahead of Top Rank chief honcho Bob Arum, who is slated to arrive early this morning in time for the media briefing scheduled in the afternoon. Barely a week into formal training, Pacquiao has built up his stamina and found his rhythm, much to the delight of chief trainer Freddie Roach.

Pacquiao, who took advantage of the training break to shoot scenes for his television program Show Me Da Manny yesterday, is slated to have his first sparring session next week. Gauging from Pacquiao's progress, however, it isn't far-fetched that Roach will also adjust the original schedule, which calls for four weeks of training here before moving over to his Wild Card Gym in Hollywood for another four weeks.

Pacquiao Improving His Right Hook

Manny Pacquiao recently allotted a good portion of his training in boosting more power for his right fist. Pacquiao, a power punching southpaw, is hoping that his right hook will help him stand victorious in his welterweight clash against American foe "Sugar" Shane Mosley this coming May. The Pacquiao vs Mosley fight will happen on May 7, 2011 on MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Filipino superstar, also the reigning pound-for-pound king as per Ring magazine and Yahoo! Sports, will defend his World Boxing Organization welterweight belt against the American. While keeping in shape, the camp of Pacquiao remains positive that the 5'6 ½" Filipino will dominate the upcoming match. He trained one week so far. He's close," said Freddie Roach. Nonetheless, for Top Rank chief Bob Arum who recently visited the pugilist while in training, the clash will be one for the books. So don't miss to watch Pacquiao vs Mosley live on Showtime PPV on May 7, 2011. The Pacquiao vs Mosley live streaming is available via Showtime pay-per-view for only $54.95.

Pacquiao Jogging Reach to 15 Kilometers

In his fourth day of training, WBC superwelterweight champion Manny Pacquiao still enjoying his jogging exercise as part of its road work exercise in Sta. Suello Lucia Farm Village, Baguio City. Pacquiao admitted he struggled in his second day of road work and exercise due to the strange terrain in the hills. Pacquiao vs Mosley is set on May 7, 2011 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Manny Pacquiao is doing his best to be in tip-top shape for the Mosley vs Pacquiao fight.

According to sources Pacquiao already jog 15 kilometers in his road exercise in the area. Manny said that the longitudinal strips her day to develop more speed and STAMINA or strength. According to pound-for-pound king, he must do so to not disappoint the fans who rely on his victory and to be fully prepared to fight because he said nothing else to expect but also within itself. Pacquiao who join by his brother Bobby Pacquiao and also his pet dog named Pacman in their road work exercise. Meanwhile, Manny revealed that he respects Nonito Donaire Jr. to move to Golden Boy Promotions.

However, the pound-for-pound king promised that he will still remain in the Top Rank Promotions. Bob Arum, the owner of Top Rank Promotions and the main-promoter of the Pacquiao vs Mosley fight. The Pacquiao vs Mosley live stream will be televised on Showtime PPV for only $54.95. It is believed that the fight will generate much income with Showtime compared to airing it on HBO PPV because CBS, a sister company of Showtime, can reach 116 million homes.

Pacquiao still the number one Ring Magazine fighter

the 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao remained number 1 Pound-for-pound ranking of Ring Magazine, recognized "Bible of Boxing", on their latest list. Pacquiao is preparing for his title bout against Mosley. Pacquiao vs Mosley is set on May 7, 2011 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bob Arum, the owner of Top Rank Promotions and the main-promoter of the Pacquiao vs Mosley fight, Manny Pacquiao is doing his best to be in tip-top shape for the Mosley vs Pacquiao fight.

In the number 2 spot was still undefeated and fifth-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr.. but also increased the number 3 spot with WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez of Argentina, while back at number 4 with WBC / WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire. In the previous rating of Ring Magazine, climb to third place Donaire for its impressive victory to former world bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel he downed the 2nd round just yet.

Turn back in third place with Martinez because of surprisingly okay undefeated Heat win the European junior middleweight champion Serhiy Dzinziruk that caused her five times before the referee stop the fight in the 8th round. According to Nigel Collins, editor-in-chief of Ring Magazine, further warms the fight pound-for-pound ranking due to the good performance of Martinez and Donaire and a major change on the next day.

"An even more significant change could occur in the pound-for-pound ratings and if that happens, it will be a three-man contest between Manny Pacquiao, Martinez, and Donaire for the top spot," said by Collins.

Reportedly possible to remove the number 2 spot Mayweather. if it still does not protest before May 10 because one year they are not resistant. On May 10, 2010 Last Mayweather fight where it won via unanimous decision to "Sugar" Shane Mosley. The Pacquiao vs Mosley live stream will be televised on Showtime PPV for only $54.95. It is believed that the fight will generate much income with Showtime compared to airing it on HBO PPV because CBS, a sister company of Showtime, can reach 116 million homes.

Pacquiao Start Gym Work

Eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao already began his gym work on Saturday, more than 2 months away from his welterweight title clash against former world champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley. Although his heavy training will actually begin on March 12 in Baguio City, the Filipino superstar said he wanted to cover the basics again. The Pacquiao vs Mosley fight is scheduled on May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. We’re covering the basics of training,” said Pacquiao. His Canadian adviser, Michael Koncz, said Pacquiao only wanted to make sure that his conditioning is already at an ideal level before he begins the heavy training.

“We’re not underestimating Mosley. He’s the most experienced fighter that Manny’s ever faced,” said Koncz.

Pacquiao, also hailed as the “Fighter of the Decade”, will be staking his World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title when he faces Mosley in Las Vegas. Most boxing observers see the 39-year-old Mosley at a gross disadvantage against Pacquiao because of age. The Filipino champion, however, does not share this sentiment. He thinks Mosley still has enough gas left in his tank. We should not underestimate a great boxer. He’s strong and a champion. He has the advantage in experience, he said. Aside from being an amateur standout, Mosley won several world titles in three weight classes.

Pacquiao No. 1 in Ring Magazine's 100 list

Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao was chosen by Ring Magazine as its top boxer among the "100 best fighters in the world" for 2010.

The 100 list, compiled by Ring Magazine's William Dettloff, included 2010 boxing achievers like Sergio Martinez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, and Fernando Montiel.

"As most of us expected, Pacquiao made mincemeat out of Antonio Margarito, who not so long ago everyone was calling the most feared fighter in the world," Dettloff said in his blog.

Pacquiao was earlier chosen by fight fans as Ring Magazine’s “2010 Fighter of the Year”.

Ring Magazine is considered as the “bible of boxing."

"Along with everyone else we would have preferred the year ended with a superfight against the next guy on this list, but you can’t have everything," Dettloff said.

The "next guy" he's referring to is No. 2 ranked Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Pacquiao’s next fight is against former welterweight champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley, who is ranked No. 17 on the list.

"The Filipino Flash" Nonito Donaire Jr. also made it into the respectable list. He is just a notch below Marquez at No. 5.

"Donaire obliterated Wladimir Sidorenko (KO 4) on December 4, his third fight of 2010 -- quite busy indeed for a top pound-for-pounder these days," said Dettloff.

The Filipino Flash is currently preparing for his February 19 bantamweight title clash against No. 7 ranked Montiel.

“Montiel probably qualifies as the best fighter Donaire has ever faced and what happens when they meet will go a long way toward determining where Donaire appears on this list next year,” said Dettloff.

Mosley says talks set for May 7 Pacquiao fight

"Sugar" Shane Mosley, a former world champion in three weight classes, told the Los Angeles Times on Monday that his advisor was to meet with Manny Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum about a May 7 fight. Hours after sending a Twitter message about a Pacquiao fight that said "the ink hasn't dried yet but it's pretty much a go", Mosley said prior discussions set the ground for finalizing a deal quickly, the newspaper reported Monday.

"We've already discussed the fight about three, four weeks ago, so now we'll go over it again," Mosley told the Times. "Both sides just need to commit to what we've talked about and then I think we're done."

Mosley said his advisor, James Prince, would "go over the particulars and maybe sign" a deal to fight Pacquaio, who turned 32 three days ago. Mosley, a 39-year-old American, is 46-6 with one draw and 39 knockouts while Filipino superstar Pacquiao is 52-3 with two draws and 38 knockouts.

"Pac-Man" has won 13 fights in a row, the southpaw having not lost in nearly six years in a span that has seen him dispatch such stars as Oscar de la Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Antonio Margarito, Miguel Cotto and Juan Manuel Marquez.

Mosley, however, has lost twice and struggled to a draw in his past five fights, falling to Puerto Rico's Cotto in 2007 and unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jnr last May before being drawn by American Sergio Mora last September. Mayweather has twice failed to come to terms on a fight deal with Pacquiao for the megafight showdown fans have desired and Mayweather now faces legal charges over two incidents in Las Vegas set to go to court early next year.

Mosley was the biggest other US name among Pacquiao's possible foes, but also the one with the weakest recent results on a list that included a potential third fight with Marquez and a rising US star, undefeated welterweight Andre Berto. One detail that needed to be settled by Pacquiao, according to Mosley, was an exact weight for the fight. Pacquiao could fight at welterweight near 147 pounds or perhaps risk his World Boxing Council junior-middleweight crown. Reports that Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach wanted Mosley to submit to drug tests in the wake of the American's ties to the 2003 BALCO steroid scandal did not dissuade Mosley, who said he would submit to tougher tests, as he did before fighting Mayweather, as long as Pacquiao was required to do the same.

Pacquiao vs Mosley getting closer

Shane Mosley has one foot inside the ring, as Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent. Bob Arum of Top Rank said the Filipino icon will be back in action on April 16 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas or just five months after his 12-round demolition of Antonio Margarito in Dallas. Arum wants two fights for Pacquiao next year, and probably the only way to this is if the fighting congressman in Sarangani holds his next fight no later than May.

“I have to make sure with Manny and make sure he’s okay with it. It’s an ideal date, right after the Final Four and the start of the baseball season and right around the beginning of the NBA playoffs,” said Arum,

“As long as it doesn’t interfere with his duties as a congressman, I think we’ll be in good shape,” he told the Las Vegas Review Journal.

There are a couple of names being considered, and since it’s highly improbable for Floyd Mayweather to step up the plate, the choice is down to Mosley or Juan Manuel Marquez.

“It looks like it’s Mosley,” said Pacquiao’s business manager, Eric Pineda, yesterday.

“The only thing we don’t have now is the contract,” he added.

Reports said negotiations have been ongoing between Pacquiao’s representatives in the US, including his adviser Mike Koncz, and Mosley, who’s willing to seal the deal by himself. Mosley is ready to keep Golden Boy, which promoted his most recent fights, out of the deal because he must have realized that it’s the only way for him to land the fight with Pacquiao. Golden Boy and Top Rank are locked in a legal battle regarding Pacquiao’s fight earnings. A fight with Mayweather could earn Pacquiao as much as $70 million (roughly P3 billion), according to one of his advisers, Chavit Singson. But there are too many obstacles facing the superfight. Pineda said Pacquiao is not backing off from any fight, not even with Mayweather or Marquez, who’s been shouting all over that he had beaten Pacquiao twice.

“Manny wil fight anybody. We know that,” said Pineda.

“But I think it’s going to be Mosley. I just don’t know anything about the date. Manny said he wants to return to the ring in May,” Pineda added.

Pacquiao picks Mosley over Marquez

Newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight king Manny Pacquiao said he is willing to face former champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley. Pacquiao said a battle against Mosley may turn out to be a more interesting fight than with his other rival, Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico.

He added that the former World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion has a wider fan base compared to Marquez.

“Marquez? Siguro walang manonood... walang pay-per-view (Marquez? Nobody might watch us… no pay-per-view),” said Pacquiao.

Mosley has been chasing Pacquiao since the Filipino won over Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto in 2009. After Pacquiao’s win over Mexico’s Antonio Margarito, Mosley reached out to promoter Bob Arum to negotiate the fight despite being a shareholder of Golden Boy Promotions (GBP). GBP is the business rival of Arum’s Top Rank promotions.

Marquez, meanwhile, has already fought Pacquiao twice. The first fight was in May 2004 when the match ended in a draw despite Pacquiao scoring 3 knockdowns over Marquez. A rematch took place in March 2008 when the Filipino champion again decked the gutsy Mexican for a split decision. Both fights ended in controversial fashion.