Editorial and 19 minute highlight video and interview after the jump
LAS VEGAS - When Shane Mosley landed a devastating right hand in the second round, he had a brief window of opportunity to do something that 40 other opponents had not been able to do - hand Floyd Mayweather Jr. his first professional loss.
But Mayweather survived the round and that window slammed shut quickly. Mayweather (41-0, 25 KOs) went on to pitch a shutout over the next 10 rounds, winning a lopsided, 12-round unanimous decision over Mosley in a highly anticipated welterweight showdown before a capacity crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night.
Mayweather controlled the fight from the third round on and never let Mosley (46-6, 39 KOs), the WBA welterweight champion, get any rhythm after that second round. Mosley's WBA belt was not on the line because Mayweather said he didn't want it. "I came here tonight to give the fans what they wanted to see, a toe-to-toe battle," Mayweather said. "It wasn't the same style for me, but I wanted to be aggressive and I wanted to do it."
Check out the Highlights below
As most expected Floyd Mayweather comes out victorious with an unanimous decision.
Clearly Pound 4 Pound one of the best.
Manny Pacquiao anybody?
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