Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Shane Mosley Live Coverage

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The wait is over. Floyd Mayweather Jr and Shane Mosley face off tonight in the biggest fight so far of 2010. We have you covered right here at Inside Fights, starting with the undercard beginning at 9pm ET. Read on for full coverage of all the fights and remember to refresh the page for the latest round-by-round updates.

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Hector Saldivia vs. Said Ouali
Referee: Russell Mora

Round 1

In the time it took me to get comfortable in my seat, Hector Saldivia dropped Ouali with a right to the top of the head. Ouali is up at eight. Saldivia attacks and Ouali backs to the ropes. Ouali stuns Saldivia with a right and drops him with a left. This is crazy. Saldivia gets up but is wobbly. Ouali attacks and Saldivia is dropped again. Saldivia gets up at five but goes back down to his knee and the referee calls the fight in the first round.

Official Decision: Said Ouali by TKO at 1:47 of R1

Daniel Ponce de Leon vs. Cornelius Lock
Referee: Jay Nady

Round 1

Lock is on the outside while Ponce de Leon stalks him. Straight from Danny countered by a right from Lock. Lock attacks the body while Danny lets him. Ponce de Leon is fighting roughly against Lock, not allowing him to outmaneuver him around the ring.

De Leon 10-9

Round 2

Lock isn’t being active enough to outscore De Leon right now. Ponce works the body and follows with work to the head. Lock is attempting to counterpunch but not defending well enough to win points off of this strategy. De Leon is just landing the more powerful shots to carry the early rounds.

De Leon 10-9

Round 3

De Leon is working the jab well and still outworking Lock. This is a welcome change to the usual De Leon that we are used to seeing. He’s handling the boxer well and overpowering him, without getting careless.

De Leon 10-9

Round 4

Lock is exchanging more this round as he seems to have abandoned the stick-and-move strategy that was failing him so far. I think the reason for De Leon’s renewed style can be directly attributed to the loss of his rat tail. That thing was so 1991 and it’s good to see it gone. De Leon is the more active guy once again and it’s enough to give him the round.

De Leon 10-9

Round 5

Lock is elusive on De Leon’s wild shots. De Leon is throwing a lot of left-right, one-two combos. A nice exchange sees De Leon land a nice right while Lock comes over with a flush left. Lock is having a better round. De Leon is feinting at the body. Another exchange happens in the center of the ring as they trade wild shots without many of them landing. Lock doesn’t seem to be getting the better of these exchanges either; leaving Plan B as a failed agenda.

De Leon 10-9

Round 6

This round is being fought more cautiously. Lock has been cautious most of the fight but De Leon appears to be taking the round off. He’s throwing one punch at a time, not really putting any combinations together. Lock lands a nice left, probably his best of the fight, but it does nothing to impede the movement of De Leon. De Leon doesn’t have to be very active to win these rounds. His jab is landing, making any combos irrelevant against a mostly inactive opponent.

De Leon 10-9

Round 7

Lock has given up on circling the ring. He is still exchanging with De Leon and that is a bad idea. Honestly it is more of the same here.

De Leon 10-9

Round 8

De Leon is doing enough to win these rounds. Lock is starting to show swelling on his face under his right eye. De Leon is fighting southpaw but Lock isn’t adjusting to it. De Leon lands more power shots while Lock moves around the ring, not throwing enough to make a stand on the cards.

De Leon 10-9

Round 9

Lock is moving more this round, fighting from the outside again. De Leon complains from a poke in the eye. This isn’t MMA. De Leon is retreating a little more and Lock is following landing some jabs.

Lock 10-9

Round 10

They trade soft jabs, which is alarming since this is the last round of the fight. More aggression, especially from Lock, would be nice here. Lock lands a nice left that backs De Leon to the corner. Too little too late. Lock did enough this round while De Leon was coasting.

Lock 10-9

Inside Fights scores it 98-92 De Leon

Official Decision: Daniel Ponce de Leon by unanimous decision 96-94, 97-93, 96-94

Saul Alvarez vs. Jose Miguel Cotto
Referee: Tony Weeks

Round 1

Alvarez is 19 years old but turned pro when he was 15. Cotto is far more experienced. Cotto lands a left that buckles Alvarez. Saul is in trouble. Cotto swarms as Alvarez falls into the ropes. The ropes kept him up. Alvarez survives a knockdown but backs away on wobbly legs. Cotto continues the storm in the opposite corner. Cotto cannot put the kid down but wins the round easily.

Cotto 10-9

Round 2

Alvarez survived the first round scare and is more composed this round. Alvarez is landing good right hooks off of his jab. Alvarez lands a four-punch unanswered combo. Alvarez lands a right uppercut that causes Cotto to touch the mat with his gloves, ruled aptly a knockdown.

Alvarez 10-8

Round 3

Cotto is pressuring the younger Alvarez. Alvarez countered with a nice one-two. Alvarez throws a jab. Right to the head and left to the body from Alvarez. Alvarez is on his horse and moving around the ring while Cotto stalks, without punching much.

Alvarez 10-9

Round 4

Cotto is tucking behind his guard and barreling forward while Alvarez picks him apart. Alvarez lands numerous combos and Cotto is throwing short punches but not putting enough together to take this round, or any after the first for that matter.

Alvarez 10-9

Round 5

Alvarez has hit his groove now. Cotto is falling behind on the cards but is a durable opponent. After a good start, Cotto is turning into the fighter Golden Boy expected him to be prior to this fight. Alvarez is showing good fundamentals and picking the slower Cotto apart.

Alvarez 10-9

Round 6

Cotto moves in towards Alvarez but he’s too slow to keep up. Alvarez is landing not only effective shots but the more powerful ones.

Alvarez 10-9

Round 7

Cotto is slowing down. He’s throwing less punches and Alvarez is in a comfort zone. I wish I could give different updates here but this is becoming all Alvarez as his accuracy and power are slowing Cotto down. Alvarez backs Cotto against the ropes and finishes the round impressively.

Alvarez 10-9

Round 8

Cotto is fighting a more spirited round, perhaps fueled by desperation. Alvarez is backing away while Cotto is aggressive. Alvarez is patient while Cotto is landing the higher volume of blows. It’s enough to give Cotto the round.

Cotto 10-9

Round 9

Alvarez is more active this round, getting back to the work that gave him the earlier rounds. Cotto backs up and Alvarez swarms him. Alvarez is looking for the finish. And he gets it as Tony Weeks calls a halt to the fight as Cotto just isn’t throwing enough punches against an all-out assault from Alvarez.

Official Decision: Saul Alvarez by TKO at 2:51 in R9

We get a lengthy delay for the main event as Shane Mosley is spending a lot of time getting his hands wrapped. Mosley trainer Nazim Richardson watched the entire hand-wrapping of Mayweather before getting back to his own fighter to conduct the handwraps. So we have a nice wait here, but the main event should be upon us in about ten minutes.

Chris Brown sings the National Anthem. I guess they wanted another fighter to be involved.

Shane Mosley comes out to “Till I Collapse” by Eminem. One of the best ring entrance songs ever.

Floyd milks his entrance. Shane is waiting in the ring while Floyd is waiting in his lockerroom. Floyd finally comes to the ring and we are ready for the fight.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley
Referee: Kenny Bayless

Round 1

They meet in the center of the ring. Mosley and Mayweather feint into a clinch. Odd start. Mosley jabs to the body into another clinch. Mosley jabs, Floyd counters. Mosley slips and touches his gloves to the canvas but the ref correctly rules it a slip. Mosley works the body but Floyd is countering. Floyd with an overhand right. The final ten seconds see each man feint. Literally zero punches were thrown from a close distance in the final ten seconds.

10-9 Mayweather

Round 2

Mosley comes in with a jab and Floyd counters. Mosley lands a big right that shakes Floyd. Floyd ties him up and looks hurt. Mosley lands another shot and Floyd is on wobbly legs. Floyd is doing his best to clinch and survive this round. Another big shot from Mosley. Floyd is in trouble. Floyd survives the round but this was all Mosley.

10-9 Mosley

Round 3

Floyd lands a left that snaps Mosley’s head back. Left hook from Floyd as he seems a lot more motivated. Right from Floyd. Floyd forces a clinch against the ropes. Floyd misses a right and into a clinch. Floyd with a left-right that backs Mosley up. Floyd is being the aggressor and dominating this round with his boxing.

10-9 Mayweather

Round 4

Floyd aggressive again early on and lands a big right. Floyd lands another jab. Mosley goes to the body and Mayweather counters with a jab to the face. Another big right from Mayweather. Floyd has Mosley against the ropes and lands jabs and straights. Mosley has only landed two punches with 20 seconds left in the round. Mosley is trying to attack but nothing is coming from it.

10-9 Mayweather

Round 5

They get into a clinch and Mosley barrels Mayweather against the ropes. Mayweather has got his rhythm and Mosley isn’t doing much to improve his standing. Mosley is trying to recreate his second round power, looking for that big shot. Floyd with a left hook followed by a right straight. Mosley is letting Floyd outbox him right now.

10-9 Mayweather

Round 6

Floyd is continuing to be the aggressor. Floyd pops in with the jab and follows with a right and Shane clinches. Floyd comes with a big overhand right. Another right from Floyd. Floyd’s speed is becoming a big problem for Shane. Floyd with another quick right. Jab from Mayweather. Mosley is trying to break down Floyd with his jab but it’s not effective.

10-9 Mayweather

Round 7

Mosley is pawing at Floyd and throws a slow right hook to the body of Floyd. Floyd blocks it with his elbow. Mosley misses with a jab and Floyd comes back with a right that misses and turns into a clinch. Mayweather is in the center of the ring, on the attack. A right from Mayweather snaps Mosley’s head back. Mosley is slowly reverting into one-punch KO strategy. Floyd is looking really good while Shane has his mouth wide open and appears to be tiring.

10-9 Mayweather

Round 8

Shane bullies Floyd against the ropes and gets a warning from the ref. Shane talks to Floyd and Floyd is jawing right back. Very odd moment as both men talk trash to one another in the ring. Floyd lands a crisp jab and a straight right. Mosley again causes a clinch and Bayless warns Mayweather for his elbows. Mayweather lands another strong right and smiles afterwards just to add insult to injury.

10-9 Mayweather

Round 9

Mosley is trying to close the distance, seemingly aware that he needs the knockout. Mayweather is the fresher man now and Mosley is in desperation mode. Mayweather with a left-right combo. Mosley is defenseless right now as Mayweather looks great right now.

10-9 Mayweather

Round 10

Mosley is breathing heavily. Mayweather is now on the outside while Shane chases. Shane with a left hook and Mayweather blocks it. Overhand right from Mayweather. Mayweather with more activity while Mosley looks to setup the knockout shot.

10-9 Mayweather

Round 11

A lot of clinching so far this round. Mosley is throwing short, choppy punches. Mayweather is shoulder rolling away. He is proving to be too elusive for a desperate Mosley. Mayweather is countering effectively, just as he did with a desperate Ricky Hatton.

10-9 Mayweather

Round 12

Mosley attacks, causing a clinch early on but Mayweather lands a clean right off of the break. Mosley the aggressor but Mayweather counters beautifully. Mayweather with another right in the center of the ring. Mosley tries to bully Mayweather against the ropes but Mayweather is still fresh and still landing strong punches. His counters are crisp. Both men embrace after the fight and congratulate each other.

10-9 Mayweather

Inside Fights scores it 119-109 Mayweather

Official Decision: Floyd Mayweather Jr by unanimous decision 119-109, 119-109, 118-110

Larry Merchant gets into the ring and interviews Floyd. Mayweather says he turned offensive for the fans. He felt like he could have had the KO if he pushed the action earlier. He conceded that Mosley got the best of him in the second round. Merchant asks Floyd about a compromise in the Manny Pacquiao fight. Floyd praises Mosley for being a man and taking the tests. Merchant asks about the tests and Floyd lays it out clearly: If Manny takes the blood and urine tests then they have a deal. If not, then there is no fight. Floyd just wants an even playing field and feels that blood/urine tests are the only way to ensure the even playing field.

Merchant talks to Mosley. Mosley said he was too tight and only started looking for the big shots after the second round. Mosley admits he couldn’t adjust to Mayweather’s timing. Mosley is happy for the opportunity to fight tonight and hopes that Manny vs Floyd can be made. Merchant asks Mosley about his future and Mosley gives the standard “talk to my team” response.

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