Mosley
Shane “Sugar” Mosley, born in September 7, 1971, holds several world titles in three weight divisions. Holding a fighting record of 46 wins, 5 losses with 1 no contest and 39 knockouts; Mosley has never been knocked out or stopped in his boxing fights. A native boxer of Pomona, California, “Sugar” is currently the WBA Welterweight Super champion. During the early part of his career, he personally trained himself from 1992-2004. He also sought Joe Goossen to become his trainer in 2004. He worked with John David Jackson in 2005. This year, he is currently trained by Nazim Richardson, which is best known for his work with Bernard Hopkins.
Shane Mosley got to where he is today the hard way. He fought bout by bout to make his way to the championships, eventually earning world championships in the lightweight, welterweight and junior middleweight divisions. His many wins have brought him a reputation as one of the greatest boxers currently active in the sport. He has even acquired the nickname “Sugar”, just like the all time boxing greats Leonard and Robinson. Mosley’s hard work and constant training have brought him a Fighter of the Year Award (in 1998), as well as his three world championships.
His amateur boxing career was every bit as impressive as his professional one: before Mosley turned pro, he had won just about every amateur division title. Before becoming a professional boxer in late 1992, he was twice the US lightweight amateur champ, the US welterweight champ, World Junior champion, and a 1992 Goodwill Games bronze medalist. As an amateur, “Sugar” won over 250 bouts and his arrival to the world of pro boxing was eagerly anticipated by fans and sportswriters alike.
Shane Mosley’s February 11, 1993 fight against the former California state champion Greg Puente marked his debut in professional boxing. In this five-round blowout, he defeated Puente. However, due to promotional difficulties, Mosley was only noticed in the boxing scene until he brought a 23-0 record with 22 knockouts when he defeated the IBF lightweight champion Phillip Holiday. His display of brilliance in speed, power and ring savvy trashed Holiday at a twelve-round fight, walking away with a new world title. This was followed by yet another achievement. In his following fight, Sugar defeated Manuel Gomez by knockout at round eleven.
Throughout his career as a pro boxer, Shane Mosley has achieved much, defeating many of the best known names in the boxing world. He is famous for having been an undefeated lightweight champion, defending his 34-0 record nine times before moving up two divisions and facing Oscar de la Hoya, whom he defeated in 2000 to take the welterweight title. Today, Shane Mosley remains a big name in the sport, with his matches being followed enthusiastically by fans.
