Floyd Mayweat
her Jr will face WBA super world champion Shane Mosley on May 1 at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand and the unbeaten 32-year-old insists his opponent is one of the best in the business, but remains confident he can overcome the 38-year-old Mosley.
Mayweather’s signature on Wednesday was the final piece of the jigsaw after Mosley had signed the contract earlier in the week. 'Sugar' Shane is also willing to submit to the Olympic-style random blood tests in the run-up to the fight, the disputed element which ruined Mayweather’s bout with Manny Pacquiao.
Mayweather maintained he only wants to fight the best since returning to the ring following a short-lived retirement. The claim comes after the American faced criticism for avoiding the best fighters in his division including Mosley.
"This one is definitely for the fans as I wasn't going to waste anyone's time with a meaningless tune-up bout and asked to fight Shane immediately,” said Mayweather, 40-0 (25 KOs).
"I have said ever since I came back to the sport that I only wanted to fight the best. I think Shane is one of the best, but come May 1, he still won't be great enough to beat me.”
Mosley has been chasing a fight with Mayweather for years and is confident he will inflict the first defeat on ‘Money’ Mayweather’s career.
"I have always wanted to fight Floyd and now it is finally coming true," said Mosley, 46-5 (39 KOs).
"I am already in great shape and ready to show everyone on May 1 that I am stronger, faster and better than he is. I will have no problem beating him."
Leonard Ellerbe, chief executive of Mayweather Promotions, said: "Floyd has been trying to make this fight for the last 10 years, so he is extremely excited about the opportunity to face Shane. He can't wait to extend his undefeated record and perform at the highest level.
"More importantly, he is also happy to set the precedent for random blood testing in order to ensure fair and safe contests for all fighters."
Fellow promoters Golden Boy, who have a stake in both fighters, were also keen to talk up both the bout and the anti-doping measures.
Richard Schaefer, Golden Boy CEO, said: "When two champions of this calibre meet in the ring, you can expect nothing but excellence and that is what we are going to see on May 1.
"Shane Mosley is one of the greatest fighters of this era and I commend him for not only agreeing to the fight against Mayweather, but also agreeing to participate in a testing process that can only help the integrity of the sport."source(sports.stv.tv)
her Jr will face WBA super world champion Shane Mosley on May 1 at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand and the unbeaten 32-year-old insists his opponent is one of the best in the business, but remains confident he can overcome the 38-year-old Mosley.Mayweather’s signature on Wednesday was the final piece of the jigsaw after Mosley had signed the contract earlier in the week. 'Sugar' Shane is also willing to submit to the Olympic-style random blood tests in the run-up to the fight, the disputed element which ruined Mayweather’s bout with Manny Pacquiao.
Mayweather maintained he only wants to fight the best since returning to the ring following a short-lived retirement. The claim comes after the American faced criticism for avoiding the best fighters in his division including Mosley.
"This one is definitely for the fans as I wasn't going to waste anyone's time with a meaningless tune-up bout and asked to fight Shane immediately,” said Mayweather, 40-0 (25 KOs).
"I have said ever since I came back to the sport that I only wanted to fight the best. I think Shane is one of the best, but come May 1, he still won't be great enough to beat me.”
Mosley has been chasing a fight with Mayweather for years and is confident he will inflict the first defeat on ‘Money’ Mayweather’s career.
"I have always wanted to fight Floyd and now it is finally coming true," said Mosley, 46-5 (39 KOs).
"I am already in great shape and ready to show everyone on May 1 that I am stronger, faster and better than he is. I will have no problem beating him."
Leonard Ellerbe, chief executive of Mayweather Promotions, said: "Floyd has been trying to make this fight for the last 10 years, so he is extremely excited about the opportunity to face Shane. He can't wait to extend his undefeated record and perform at the highest level.
"More importantly, he is also happy to set the precedent for random blood testing in order to ensure fair and safe contests for all fighters."
Fellow promoters Golden Boy, who have a stake in both fighters, were also keen to talk up both the bout and the anti-doping measures.
Richard Schaefer, Golden Boy CEO, said: "When two champions of this calibre meet in the ring, you can expect nothing but excellence and that is what we are going to see on May 1.
"Shane Mosley is one of the greatest fighters of this era and I commend him for not only agreeing to the fight against Mayweather, but also agreeing to participate in a testing process that can only help the integrity of the sport."source(sports.stv.tv)
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