Shane Mosley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shane Mosley |
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Mosley in 2018
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| Real name | Shane Mosley |
| Nickname(s) | Sugar |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Reach | 74 in |
| Born | September 7, 1971 Lynwood, California, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 61 |
| Wins | 49 |
| Wins by KO | 41 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
Shane Mosley (born September 7, 1971), also known as "Sugar" Shane Mosley, is an American former professional boxer. He competed from 1993 to 2016. Shane was a world champion in three different weight classes. He held titles like the IBF lightweight title, and the WBA (Super) and WBC welterweight titles. He also won the WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring magazine light middleweight titles.
In 1998, the Boxing Writers Association of America named Mosley their Fighter of the Year. He also received the same honor from the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000. The Ring magazine named him the world's best active boxer, pound for pound, in 2000 and 2001.
Contents
- Early Life and Boxing Start
- Amateur Boxing Success
- Professional Boxing Journey
- Starting His Pro Career
- Becoming a Lightweight Champion
- Moving Up to Welterweight
- Becoming a Light Middleweight Champion
- Back to Welterweight
- Back to Light Middleweight (Again)
- Second Return to Welterweight
- Third Return to Light Middleweight
- Third Return to Welterweight
- Final Fights and Retirement
- Coming Back to Boxing
- Second Retirement
- Final Comeback in 2015
- Personal Life
- Professional Boxing Record Summary
- Exhibition Boxing Record Summary
- Boxing Titles Won
- Images for kids
- See also
Early Life and Boxing Start
Shane Mosley was born in Lynwood, California, and grew up in Pomona, California. He has two older sisters, Venus and Cerena. Shane became interested in boxing after watching his father, Jack, box in street fights. His father trained and managed him from the age of eight.
Amateur Boxing Success
Shane Mosley was a very successful amateur boxer. He won many titles, including:
- 1989 United States Amateur Champion at Lightweight (132 pounds)
- 1989 World Junior Championships Silver Medalist in San Juan, Puerto Rico (132 pounds)
- 1990 United States Amateur Champion at Lightweight (132 pounds)
- 1990 Goodwill Games Bronze Medalist in Seattle (USA) (132 pounds)
- 1992 United States Amateur Champion at Light Welterweight (139 pounds)
As an amateur, Mosley had an impressive record of 250 wins and only 16 losses.
Professional Boxing Journey
Starting His Pro Career
Shane Mosley began his professional boxing career on February 11, 1993. He was 21 years old. His first fight was in Hollywood, California, against Greg Puente. Mosley won by knockout in the fifth round. He fought six more times in 1993, winning all of them by knockout. In 1994, he fought nine times and won all of them, with eight knockouts.
Becoming a Lightweight Champion
On August 2, 1997, Mosley fought for his first world title. He challenged the undefeated Philip Holiday for the IBF Lightweight championship. The fight went all 12 rounds. Mosley won by a unanimous decision, becoming a world champion for the first time.
He defended his IBF lightweight title several times. On November 25, he knocked out Manuel Gomez in the 11th round. In February 1998, he defeated Demetrio Ceballos by TKO in the eighth round. He also knocked out former world champion John John Molina in May 1998. Mosley continued to win, stopping Wilfrido Ruiz and Eduardo Bartolome Morales in 1998.
In November 1998, Mosley faced a tough challenge against Jesse James Leija. Mosley knocked Leija down multiple times and won when Leija could not continue after the ninth round. He then defended his title against Golden Johnson in January 1999, winning by knockout. Mosley made his eighth and final defense of the IBF lightweight title in April 1999 against John Brown, winning by TKO.
Moving Up to Welterweight
After dominating the lightweight division, Mosley moved up two weight classes to welterweight. He quickly scored two knockouts, setting up a huge fight against Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC welterweight title.
Big Fight Against Oscar De La Hoya
On June 17, 2000, Mosley fought Oscar De La Hoya in Los Angeles. This was a major event and the first boxing match at the new Staples Center. After 12 intense rounds, Mosley won by a split decision, becoming the WBC welterweight champion. Both fighters showed great skill and determination.
Mosley defended his new title against Antonio Diaz in November 2000, winning by TKO in the sixth round. He also defeated Australian boxer Shannan Taylor in March 2001. In July 2001, Mosley easily beat Adrian Stone by TKO in the third round.
First Losses to Vernon Forrest
Shane Mosley then faced Vernon Forrest for his WBC and Lineal welterweight titles on January 26, 2002. Mosley was knocked down twice in the second round and lost by a unanimous decision. This was his first professional loss.
Mosley and Forrest had a rematch on July 20, 2002. The fight was closer, but Forrest still won by unanimous decision. Forrest used his height and reach advantage to keep Mosley at a distance.
Becoming a Light Middleweight Champion
Mosley moved up to the light middleweight division. His first fight in this new class was against Raúl Márquez in February 2003. The fight ended in a "no contest" because Mosley accidentally head-butted Marquez, causing cuts.
Rematch with Oscar De La Hoya
Mosley and De La Hoya fought again on September 13, 2003. This time, De La Hoya's light middleweight titles were on the line. Mosley won by a controversial unanimous decision. This victory made him one of the few boxers to win world titles in three different weight classes. There was a controversy later about how Mosley prepared for this fight.
Fights Against Winky Wright
Mosley defended his light middleweight titles against Ronald Wright on March 13, 2004. Wright won the fight by a unanimous decision. Mosley had trouble getting close to Wright, who used his southpaw (left-handed) stance effectively.
Mosley and Wright had a rematch on November 20, 2004. Wright won again by a majority decision. Both fighters were tired by the end, but Wright landed more punches and secured another victory.
Comeback Trail and Vargas Fights
After his losses to Wright, Mosley worked to rebuild his career. He won unanimous decisions against David Estrada in April 2005 and Jose Luis Cruz in September 2005.
In February 2006, Mosley fought former light middleweight champion Fernando Vargas. Mosley won by TKO in the 10th round after Vargas's eye closed due to punches. This was a very popular fight. They had a rematch on July 15, 2006. Mosley won again, this time by TKO in the sixth round, dropping Vargas with a left hook.
Back to Welterweight
Winning an Interim Title
Mosley decided to return to the welterweight division. In February 2007, he fought Luis Collazo for the interim WBC welterweight title. Mosley knocked Collazo down in the 11th round and won a clear unanimous decision.
Challenging Miguel Cotto
On November 10, 2007, Mosley challenged the undefeated Miguel Cotto for his WBA welterweight title. It was a close and exciting fight. Both fighters landed many punches. Cotto won by a unanimous decision, giving Mosley his fifth professional loss. Mosley showed great sportsmanship after the fight.
Back to Light Middleweight (Again)
Fight Against Ricardo Mayorga
In September 2008, Mosley fought former world champion Ricardo Mayorga at light middleweight. Mosley won by TKO in the 12th round. He knocked Mayorga down with a right hand, and then with a left hook right at the bell, ending the fight.
Second Return to Welterweight
Big Win Against Antonio Margarito
Before one of the biggest fights of his career, Mosley started training with Naazim Richardson. On January 24, 2009, Mosley fought Antonio Margarito for the WBA (Super) welterweight title. Mosley, at 37, was considered the underdog. Margarito had recently won a big fight against Miguel Cotto.
However, Mosley completely dominated Margarito. He used his speed and accurate punches to wear Margarito down. Mosley knocked Margarito down at the end of the eighth round. In the ninth round, Mosley continued his attack, forcing the referee to stop the fight. This was a huge upset win for Mosley, and it was the first time Margarito had ever been stopped.
The fight had a controversy. Mosley's trainer noticed something unusual in Margarito's hand wraps before the fight. Officials found a substance similar to "plaster of Paris" in the wraps. Margarito and his trainer were suspended for a year.
Fight Against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
On May 1, 2010, Mosley fought the undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr.. Boxing fans had wanted this fight for over ten years. Mosley surprised Mayweather with two strong punches in the second round. However, Mayweather recovered and used his excellent defense and counter-punching to control the rest of the fight. Mayweather won by a wide decision.
Mosley was later stripped of his WBA (Super) welterweight title because he did not make a required defense.
Third Return to Light Middleweight
Draw Against Sergio Mora
On September 18, 2010, Mosley fought former WBC light middleweight champion Sergio Mora. The fight ended in a split draw, meaning the judges had different opinions on who won. Many people thought Mosley won the close fight.
Third Return to Welterweight
Challenging Manny Pacquiao
On May 7, 2011, Mosley fought Manny Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight title. Pacquiao knocked Mosley down in the third round. Mosley was pushed down in the tenth round, but the referee mistakenly called it a knockdown. Pacquiao won by a clear unanimous decision.
Final Fights and Retirement
Fight Against Canelo Álvarez
In May 2012, Mosley fought the young and highly-rated light middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Álvarez. Mosley was 40 years old, much older than the 21-year-old Álvarez. Álvarez won by a clear unanimous decision. After this fight, Mosley hinted that he might retire.
Mosley officially retired after this bout, with a record of 46 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no contest.
Coming Back to Boxing
Wins Against Cano and López
On March 19, 2013, Mosley announced he was coming out of retirement to fight Pablo César Cano. Mosley won the fight by unanimous decision, winning the vacant WBC International welterweight title.
He then fought Anthony Mundine in November 2013. Mosley lost the fight when he had to stop due to back spasms.
Second Retirement
Mosley announced his second retirement on December 7, 2013. He said he planned to become a trainer for his son, Shane Jr., and other young fighters. He mentioned he would only consider fighting again against top welterweights like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao, and Juan Manuel Márquez.
Final Comeback in 2015
Rematch with Ricardo Mayorga
On July 9, 2015, Mosley announced another comeback. He fought his former rival Ricardo Mayorga on August 29. There was some drama before the fight, including a lawsuit and a weigh-in incident. Mosley won the fight by TKO in the sixth round with a body shot.
Last Professional Fight
On March 28, 2016, Mosley challenged WBA Interim welterweight champion David Avanesyan. Legendary boxer Roberto Durán became Mosley's trainer for this fight. Mosley lost the fight by unanimous decision after going the distance.
Cancelled Fight and Final Retirement
Mosley had a fight scheduled against Magomed Kurbanov in 2017, but it was postponed multiple times due to hand and back injuries.
On August 16, 2017, Shane Mosley announced his final retirement from boxing after 24 years as a professional. He explained that a botched elbow surgery made it impossible for him to train properly. He retired with 49 wins (41 by knockout), 10 losses (only one by knockout), 1 draw, and 1 no contest.
Personal Life
In November 2002, Shane Mosley married Jin Sheehan. They had three children before divorcing in 2010. Shane also has a son, Shane Mosley Jr., from a previous relationship. Shane Jr. started his own professional boxing career in 2014.
Professional Boxing Record Summary
| 61 fights | 49 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 41 | 1 |
| By decision | 8 | 9 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
Exhibition Boxing Record Summary
| 3 fights | 2 wins | 1 loss |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
Boxing Titles Won
Major World Titles
- IBF Lightweight Champion (135 pounds)
- WBA (Super) Welterweight Champion (147 pounds)
- WBC Welterweight Champion (147 pounds)
- WBA (Unified) Light Middleweight Champion (154 pounds)
- WBC Light Middleweight Champion (154 pounds)
The Ring Magazine Titles
- The Ring Light Middleweight Champion (154 pounds)
Interim World Titles
- WBC Interim Welterweight Champion (147 pounds)
Other World Titles
- IBA Welterweight Champion (147 pounds)
- IBA Light Middleweight Champion (154 pounds)
Regional and International Titles
- WBC International Welterweight Champion (147 pounds)
- WBA Continental Light Middleweight Champion (154 pounds)
- WBA Inter-Continental Light Middleweight Champion (154 pounds)
Images for kids
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Mosley in 2018
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Mosley at the American Music Awards of 2009
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Mosley at the Club Nokia in September 2010
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Mosley with his trainer Roberto Durán, 2016
See also
In Spanish: Shane Mosley para niños
