Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley was a welterweight fight for the WBO Welterweight championship..The bout was held on May 7, 2011, at MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacquiao defeated Mosley by unanimous decision and retained his WBO Welterweight Championship via unanimous decision (119-108, 120-108, 120-107).
Manny Pacquiao Shane Mosley
Sarangani, Philippine From Pomona California
52-3-2 (38 KO)
Pre-fight record
46-6-1 (39 KO)
5 feet, 6.5 inches
Height
5 feet, 9 inches
145 lb
Weight
147 lb
8-division World Champion / Current WBO Welterweight Champion
Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley is an upcoming Welterweight superfight for the WBO Welterweight championship. The bout will be held on May 7, 2011, at MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bob Arum is promoting the fight, which will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. A Showtime series, Fight Camp 360°, is documenting Pacquiao's and Mosley's training preparations in the lead up to their bout. Shane Mosley has stated that if he loses badly to Pacquiao he may retire. Pacquiao is heavily favored to win, as many fans and critics believe the 39 year old Mosley is past his prime. If Pacquiao loses, it could jeopardize the chances of a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight. Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum has stated that should Pacquiao win, it could setup a third fight with Juan Manuel Marquez in November.
