Apr 11 2010
24/7 Mayweather/Mosley – Episode 1
I think Floyd Mayweather has his fight set up with Shane Mosley perfectly. He waited to fight Mosley until they were both big enough stars to where the money would be impossible to turn down. He waited until Mosley was an older fighter. And he made sure that Mosley was off the juice. All of those things add up to this being the biggest fight of the year. 24/7 will show us how we get there.
Floyd says that he’s doing Shane a favor to let him get in the ring with greatness. Mosley says he’s cornered Mayweather and he now needs to back it up.
Floyd says Shane was disrespectful in getting in the ring and calling him out after beating Juan Manuel Marquez. Mosley says he’s just as fast as Floyd and definitely stronger.
Shane says by beating Antonio Margarito, it was just step one in showing that he’s the best.
They show some of the media rounds and maybe the greatest thing of it all was seeing Ray J in the background with Floyd saying that he’s a gorilla and a dog. Mosley had on a green suit and Floyd said it must’ve been St. Patrick’s Day and that he looked like Avatar.
Mayweather says that he’s made more in his last two fights than Mosley has made in his career. Mosley says he’s a partner with Golden Boy and he’s actually writing Mayweather’s check.
Mosley says that Balco was 7 years ago and it’s past him. Mayweather says he’s all God given ability.
Roger is still the trainer, yet Floyd Sr. is helping out his son. USADA is shown testing Floyd for drugs and he seems to be happy. A USADA chaperon has to stay with Floyd until he can fill up the bottle with urine and draw his blood. It took them five hours to get Floyd to fill the bottle with urine because he was so dehydrated from his workout.
Floyd Jr. hosts an event and he and his dad battle on the dance floor and Floyd Sr. and Floyd’s mom dance together even though they’ve been broken up since Floyd was a baby. That was a nice moment.
Floyd makes fun of Shane’s hair and says it must be the hot tub time machine. Mosley asks him just to show up. Mosley says he’s fighting to be the best, not necessarily for a pay check. Floyd says he’s a prize fighter and he’s supposed to fight for money. Well, his name is Money Mayweather.
We’re just 21 days out and I’m pumped.
HBO is streaming it on their site if you want to watch it online.
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Floyd was in rare form on this show. There was a few amazing bits like where he asked the guy “are you hear to test me?” Then he pumped his fist in the air and said yesss like he had just won another title. Then his little rant about everyone in boxing wanting to be him.
A perfect contrast with Shane and Naseem just being humble and determined. This fight is going to be massive. I cant wait.
The Mayweather vs Mosley fight is expected to get over 3 million PPV sales and more than the Pacquiao vs Clottey fight. Mayweather the more defensive fighter is the People’s Choice but let’s not take for granted the skills of Mosley.
Mosley has had big fights against dela Hoya, Margarito, Vargas and a lot more heavy punchers.
Mayweather on the other hand who has the reputation of choosing Light Punchers has also great defense. But defense doesn’t make you win in boxing.
I predict a Unanimous Decision win for Mosley on May 1, 2010.
After all that you pick Mosley?
And Duan, I was so fired up for this fight at the end of the show. It was the perfect recap after watching BJ get hosed and Anderson be a dick.
The episode is available here if you want to add a link for people to watch GG: http://www.hbo.com/boxing/fights/2010/05-01-shane-mosley-vs-floyd-mayweather/video/24-7-episode-1.html/?autoplay=true
Also did you ever see this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IVp1wVEZhU&feature=player_embedded
I’ll add that link Duan. Thanks.
And holy shit that’s a great trailer. I think I’ll put that up.