The Main Event Manny Pacquiao vs Shane Mosley had everyone on their toes. Hoping the tough Shane Mosley can maybe light a few fireworks like the surprising 2nd round onslaught that occured in his match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. This would end in disappointment as Shane decides to defend most of the fight. The hype from the Margarito fight still lingering in fight fans heads keeping Shane relevant in the top welterweight division as a boxer and a exciting fighter, but both fall short tonight.
No aggression was shown by Shane. Throughout the fight he was being defensive with no answer to any of Pacquiao's attacks, he never won a round in my opinion. The commentators say it takes two to fight, and for this particular fight is it true, it was more of a sparring session for Manny. Im sure Manny's sparring partners did more than Shane did in 12 rounds. Shane spent most of the fight back petaling and his combinations were non existence. Sometimes punchstat numbers dont tell the story in a fight, but in this fight it states it loud and clear. Shane did not want to engage.
Manny Pacquiao fought as much as Shane let him. After knocking Shane down with a inside straight left, Shane was on the retreat for the rest of the fight. Manny tried to bring the fight to Shane but Shane just was not willing to engage. If we have learned anything from Pacquiao's previous fights, we know he sometimes likes to shell up on or off the ropes, Shane never capitolized. It seemed that Shane watched some of Pacquiao's previous fights and said wow okay ill stay away from this guy... and... he did. With a fully retreating fighter infront of Pacquiao, Pacman still got his licks in with some nice combinations, the straight left and the left uppercut after a right hook or jab especially. Manny made the most of what was presented to him and takes a Unanimous Decision improving his record to (53W-3L-2D).
Jorge Arce vs Wilfredo Vazquez Jr was the undercard and what a treat. With the classic in-fighter vs boxer match-up it turned out to be a fight with firework the main event was missing. Two bantamweights going to war. Throughout the whole fight pressure from Arce really tested the up and coming prospect Vasquez. The pressure was great in the early rounds but Vazquez made some changes with his footwork and was able to handle Arce's attack and countering beautifully and able to knock Arce down in the forth. But if you know Jorge Arce, he is a blood and guts warrior with unquestionable heart, keeps the relentless pressure pushing Vazquez back in every round making him fight off the ropes making each round hard to judge with both men fighting valiantly. With scorecards extremely close Jorge digs deep and in the 12th round puts together a barrage punches catching Vazquez against the ropes and Vazquez's corner throws in the towel (water bottle) to stop the fight.
This fight was a great fight with heart shown by both fighters a must see for boxing fans, a great display of skill and heart by both fighters.
Shouldn't Nazim Richardson be held accountable?
ReplyDeleteUltimately, in the end it think the fighter has the final decision in what to do in the ring. I dont know what their game plan was, but bringing the fight to Pacquiao didnt seem to be part of it. I believe this fight should reflect on Nazim atleast a little.
ReplyDeleteNazim Richardson doesn't train his fighters to finish anybody. Look at his fighters Bernard Hopkins and Andre Dirrell. Ultimate run and huggers.
ReplyDeleteI WANT A ARCE VASQUEZ REMATCH! Top Rank definitely should get that one done!
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