Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley explained

Fight Date:May 7, 2011
Fight Name:Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley
Location:MGM Grand, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Nickname1:Pac-Man
Record1:52–3–2 (38 KO)
Hometown1:Sarangani, Philippines
Height1:5 ft 5+1/2 in
Style1:Southpaw
Weight1:145 lb
Recognition1:WBO welterweight champion
The Ring No. 1 ranked pound-for-pound fighter
8-division world champion
Fighter2:Shane Mosley
Nickname2:Sugar
Record2:46–6–1 (39 KO)
Hometown2:Pomona, California, U.S.
Height2:5 ft 8+1/2 in
Weight2:147 lb
Style2:Orthodox
Recognition2:3-division world champion
Titles:WBO welterweight title
Result:Pacquiao wins via 12-round unanimous decision (119-108, 120-108, 120-107)

Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley, was a welterweight fight for the WBO welterweight championship.[1] The bout was held on May 7, 2011, at MGM Grand, in Las Vegas.[2] Pacquiao won by unanimous decision and retained his WBO welterweight championship.[3] The fight was Manny Pacquiao's first PPV fight on Showtime boxing.[4]

National Anthem singers

Entrance performers

In addition, rapper LL Cool J performed as Mosley entered the arena, while vocalist Jimi Jamison of the rock band Survivor sang "Eye of the Tiger" as Pacquiao approached the ring.

Referee and judges

The referee for the fight was Kenny Bayless, and the judges were Nevadans Duane Ford, Dave Moretti, and Glen Trowbridge.[5] Bayless had previously been referee for fights involving Pacquiao and Mosley before, including the Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley and Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fights.[6]

Promotion

Top Rank promoted the fight, which took place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Pacquiao's team turned down a fight with Mosley twice a year before, but they accepted the fight after Mosley had a lopsided loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. and a draw to Sergio Mora.[7] A Showtime series, Fight Camp 360°, documented Pacquiao's and Mosley's training preparations in the lead up to their bout.[8] Shane Mosley stated that if he lost badly to Pacquiao he may retire.[9] Pacquiao was heavily favored to win, as many fans and critics believed the 39-year-old Mosley was past his prime.[10] Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum stated that should Pacquiao win, it could set up a third fight with Juan Manuel Marquez in November.[11]

Fight summary

In the third round, Pacquiao knocked Mosley down, using a one-two capped with a left straight. Mosley was left dazed by the knockdown but managed to stand up. From that point on, Mosley backpedaled and seemed very reluctant to engage Pacquiao, throwing few combinations, trying to potshot with occasional counter right hands, and looking for one big punch. Mosley floored Pacquiao in the tenth round with a push, but referee Kenny Bayless ruled it a knockdown. None of the judges seemed to have agreed with this view, judging from the scores. Replays showed that Pacquiao was throwing a punch off balance, slipped and went down with a little help from Mosley's right hand and with his right foot trapped under Mosley's left foot. Bayless apologized for this mistake to Roach, Pacquiao's coach, after the fight.[12] Pacquiao gained one-sided verdicts from all three judges – 119–108, 120–108 and 120–107.[13] Pacquiao reported that he had a cramp in his legs. Freddie Roach said that Pacquiao had problems with cramping before, but usually only in training sessions and not in the middle of bouts.[14]

Main card

Pacquiao defeated Mosley via unanimous decision (119–108, 120–108, 120–107).

Arce defeated Vázquez via technical knockout at 0:55 in the twelfth round.

Pavlik defeated López via majority decision (95–95, 98–92, 99–91).

Alvarado defeated Narh via technical knockout at 3:00 in the third round.

Preliminary card

Benavidez defeated Hope via technical knockout at 1:43 in the fifth round.

Cote defeated Ambríz via technical knockout at 0:46 in the fourth round.

Mayol defeated Gallo via majority decision (95–95, 98–92, 98–92).

Dargan defeated Arrellin via unanimous decision (60–54, 60–54, 59–55).

Reported fight earnings

The fight generated 1.3 million PPV buys. These are the payouts to the fighters as reported to the executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission Keith Kizer. These are the official purses as per the Nevada bout agreements, It does not include sponsor money or other common forms of revenue paid through other streams. Pacquiao's official purse on the Nevada contract is six million, Top Rank has guaranteed Manny twenty million, because of PPV. According to fight promoter Bob Arum, Manny Pacquiao may earn US$30 million.[15] Mosley's official purse on the Nevada contract is $3.95 million but he is guaranteed five million.[16]

International broadcasting

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seckbach . Elie . Watch Pacquiao vs Mosley Online . Esnewsreporting.com . 2011-05-03 . 2011-05-09.
  2. Web site: News – Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley: Same Fight, Different Opponent . Max Boxing . 2011-05-09.
  3. Web site: Main Lead – Mosley Survives Pacquiao in an Unsatisfying Unanimous Decision . Max Boxing . 2011-04-30 . 2011-05-09.
  4. Web site: Underdog Boxing: Pacquiao-Mosley on Showtime, not HBO.
  5. Web site: WBO Announces Referees and Judges for Pacquiao-Mosley and Vázquez Jr.-Arce. 3 May 2011. Boxing News 24. 8 May 2011.
  6. Web site: Kenny Bayless – Referee. 2011. BoxRec. 8 May 2011.
  7. Web site: Archives. . 2 February 2010 .
  8. Web site: Fight Camp 360°: Pacquiao vs. Mosley, Full Schedule, 4 Part Series on CBS & Showtime . BoxingInsider.com . 2011-03-29 . 2011-05-09.
  9. Web site: Woods-Shane Mosley Admits That Retirement Might Be Option If He Loses In A Bad Way To Pacquiao . Thesweetscience.com . 2011-04-26 . 2011-05-09.
  10. Web site: Tim Dahlberg, AP Boxing Writer May 8, 2:02 am EDT . Pacquiao wins unanimous decision over Mosley . Sports.yahoo.com . 2011-05-04 . 2011-05-09.
  11. Web site: Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez Trilogy Planned for November . Bleacher Report . 2011-02-13 . 2011-05-09.
  12. News: Pacquiao's training barely tested by Mosley. Nelson. Peter. 8 May 2011. ESPN. 8 May 2011.
  13. Web site: Pacquiao beats Mosley to retain WBO crown . May 8, 2011 . 2011-05-08 . Inquirer.net . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110512060414/http://sports.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20110508-335322/Pacquiao-beats-Mosley-to-retain-WBO-crown . May 12, 2011 .
  14. Web site: Cramps prevented Pacquiao from scoring KO . May 8, 2011 . 2011-05-08 . Inquirer.net . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110511071705/http://sports.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20110508-335337/Cramps-prevented-Pacquiao-from-scoring-KO . May 11, 2011 .
  15. Web site: Pacquiao vs. Mosley: Pacman Set to Rake in Massive Purse for Mosley Bout . Bleacher Report . 2011-05-09.
  16. Web site: Herron . Matt . Purse Info For Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley . Bloody Elbow . 2011-05-05 . 2011-05-09.