The Bull was punished by Sugar......
This is how I would describe the fight during the late rounds after round 5. At the earlier rounds, Ricardo Mayorga looks better than before, having better defense and better punching ability than before while Mosley give no hints of what he is planning. Showing less punches and less power than he used to be. Generally I think the two fighters fought strange. Its not the typical Mayorga neither Shane Mosley way to start a fight. Mayorga is better and Suger is not. Well, its just the first half of the fight...
"Mayorga took some good shots early but I felt I could take him down later. He fought a good fight," Mosley said. "I could feel him getting weaker. I knew I had the fight won (in 12th round), but I wanted to go for the knockout because that's what the fans wanted."
The victory, combined with his impressive performance in a tight loss to Miguel Cotto last year sets Mosley (45-5, 38 KOs) up for a number of big fights in the welterweight division. Mosley is hoping to get a shot at fighting Cotto-conqueror Antonio Margarito, the current poster boy at 147 pounds. Failing that, other attractive options include a rematch with Cotto and fights with Paul Williams, Joshua Clottey and perhaps unbeaten Andre Berto, who successfully defended his belt against wily veteran Steve Forbes in the opening fight on the card.
Round1
Mayorga jabbing. Mosley coming forward. That's a surprise. Mayorga throws an overhand right, then comes up with an uppercut. Mayorga rakes to the body with a digging blow. Mosley returns the favor with shots to the liver. Mosley is trading on even terms with Mayorga. That's dangerous, just ask Vernon Forrest. A big right rocks Mosley. Mosley shuffles and struggles to keep his balance. Mayorga supremely confident. Mosely trying to relax. Mayorga is leading with a telegraphed right hand -- and landing. Mosley leery at the bell.
Score 10-9: Mayorga
Round 2
Mosley trying to slow Mayorga with bodyshots. Mayorga controlling the ring and fighting with a high workrate. Both men tie up with a minute left in the round. Mayorga just misses with a right. Mosley on his toes. Mayorga misses and Mosley counters with a half-hearted jab. Mayorga gets hit with a jab seconds before the bell.
Score 10-9: Mayorga
Round 3
Fort the third time in the round, Mayorga attempts to slam Mosley. Mayorga imposing his power on Mosley. Mayorga jabs, then throws a haymaker right.
Score 10-9: Mayorga
Round 4
Mayorga's punches are losing steam. Mosley counters a Mayorga charge with a pair of hooks. Now a right hand stops Mayorga in his tracks. Mosley finding a home for counter rights and hooks on Mayorga's chin now. This is by far Mosley's best round. Mayorga charges in but is met with a jab.
Score 10-9: Mosley
Round 5
Mayorga stalks, misses with a punch, then locks up. Mosley just misses with a right, and Mayorga is hopelessly late with a counter right. Mosely seems relaxed and confident at this point. Mayorga lands a solid hook as Mosley pulls straight back. A right hand lands flush for Mosley. Mosley opening up and Mayorga looking to take advantage. Mayorga goads Mosley to stand and trade but Mayorga isn't having it. Mayorga complaining about a liver shot. Both men trade at the bell.
Score 10-9: Mayorga
Round 6
Both men come out firing to start Rounf 6. Mosley stuns Mayorga with a quick combination. Mayorga gathers himself quickly. Mayorga is predictable with his punches at this point. Clash of heads; both me are OK. Mosley stalking Mayorga. Mosley opening up; Mayorga nods for more punishment. Mosley teeing off. Mosley lands a vicious left hook. Mayorga asking for more. Mosley jabs, hooks, uppercuts to the body and goes back to the head at the bell.
Score 10-9: Mosley
Round 7
Mosley fighting like he has somewhere to be in a few minutes. He wants to end it. Mayorga pawing with a jab. Mosley locks up when Mayorga gets too close. Mayorga holds with his left and goes clubbing with his right. Mayorga leaps in with a hook but Mosley easily evades. Both men trade uppercuts. Mayorga fighting with renewed energy. Mayorga snaps Mosley's head back with an uppercut. Mosley on his toes and evading punches at the bell.
Score 10-9: Mosley
Round 8
Mayorga still winging them. Mayorga throws, then holds. Mayorga throwing first now; Mosley not doing much. Ugly round. Both fighters warned for wrestling. Mosley trying to mount an attack but Mayorga not having it. Mayorga winds up and throws a haymaker. Both men look tired at the bell.
Score 10-9: Mayorga
Round 9
Mosley starts this round by jabbing. Mayorga digs to the body with little effect. Mayorga missing with rights, Mosley working the body
Score10-9: Mosely
Round 10
Mosley has turned southpaw. Mayorga holds while Mosley works the body. Mayorga still leaping in but Mosley not quite quick to counter. Mosley misses with a lead left hook. Both men back to holding. Mosley lands a low blow; Mayorga cringes. Mosley lands a vicious right hand. Both men trade to the body. Mayorga swings Mosley to the canvas just before the bell.
Score 10-9: Mosely
Round 11
Mosley still landing cleanly but can't budge Mayorga. Mayorga picking his spots and trying to time Mosley coming in. Both men back to wrestling. A vicious body shot slows Mayorga and forces him to clinch. A pair of right hands get Mayorga's attention. Mayorga showboating. Mosley opening up with hooks and crosses. Mayorga waves to the crowd and eats a jab.
Score 10-9: Mosely
Round 12
Mayorga comes out aggressively but quickly loses steam. Both men trading in the center of the ring. Neither man budges the other. Mayorga lands a clubbing right but it barely fazes Mosley. Mayorga doing his best to outwork Mosley. Mosley lands a jab then gets out of the path of danger. Mayorga resorts to lunging. Mosley digs to the body but his punches don't sting. Mosley hurts Mayorga with hooks and a hard right. Mosley gunning for the knockout. Mayorga hurt badly. He hits the canvas just before the bell. A hard left hook, and Mayorga is knocked out at 2:59 of Round 12!
The Sugar KOed the Matador at 2:59 of Round 12.
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