Manny made it again outshines Shane throughout the fight
Manny Pacquiao efficiently defended his World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title by way of outpointing Shane Mosley in their 12 rounds battle in Las Vegas, Nevada today (Philippine time). Judges perceived the fight 119-108, 120-108 and 120-107 in favor of the 8-division champion from the Philippines. Presently, Pacquiao now has an all-time record of 53 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws. Mosley, who triumphed in a number of world titles over 3 weight classes, gone down to 46 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw. Mosley has been sensitive from the beginning, switching backwards and somewhat reluctant to engage Pacquiao. A clever choice, simply because a left hook from Pacquiao have found its mark just seconds left during the 3rd round that makes Mosley kissed the canvas only for the third time in his 18-year professional career.Pacquiao pushed the duel throughout the fight night, but he too appeared disinclined of taking quite a few odds, which trainer Freddie Roach claimed was due to the muscle cramp that their corner attempted to massage in between rounds. "He had no leverage to move after that," Roach explained. "It was a very gutty performance in my mind."
Maybe, yet the sellout crowd of 16,412 expect to see more, and booed continuously in the later rounds. The boos appeared to be aimed on Mosley, not Pacquiao, nevertheless it was obvious in the beginning this might definitely not wind up being a classic fight.
Mosley fought just as if working to safeguard his legacy of having never been knocked out and, if it was his strategy, it prevailed. However it suitable for a lackluster fight and therefore didn't do anything that will burnish the legacy that the Filipino champion seems to have crafted by having 14 straight victories throughout the last 6 years - which includes a number of some of the most well known or biggest names in the sport of boxing. Manny Pacquiao earned a minimum of $20 million with regards to the fight, excluding share on Pay-Per-View in which he's also expected to pocket millions, while Shane Mosley was assured of $5 million.
