Shane Mosley vs Ricardo Mayorga II Odds have Mosley at -750 with 70% of Boxing Predictions on “Sugar”
Expert Sports Picks: Nearly seven years after their first encounter Shane Mosley and Ricardo Mayorga will slug it out again August 29th at the Forum in Inglewood, California. Shane Mosley vs Ricardo Mayorga II Odds have Mosley as the 7 1/2 to 1 betting favorite with 70% of boxing predictions on Shane. In Mosley vs Mayorga I “Sugar” Shane was a 7 to 1 betting favorite and he won via last second 12th round knockout. Mosley, 47-9-1, 39 KO’s, suffered his first KO loss in his last fight against Anthony Mundine in November of 2013. Mayorga, 31-8-1, 25 KO’s, has returned from a 3 1/2 year retirement to notch a pair of KO wins in 6 and 8 round bouts. Can Mayorga get revenge over a faded Mosley that was stopped in his last outing? Our expert handicappers give away their boxing predictions. Shane Mosley vs Ricardo Mayorga II Odds have Mayorga +450 (Bet $100 to win $525) at BOVADA
Shane Mosley – Boxer: The long-armed 5’8″ Mosley is a physically strong Jr. middleweight that can bench-press nearly 300 Lbs. Mosley is an aggressive boxer/puncher with good power, especially in his left hook. Mosley still has fast hands and quick feet despite being 43-years old. Mosley’s speed and reflexes have diminished and he has been getting hit too much in recent years. Mosley has shown a stout chin and steely resolve throughout his 22-year pro career. Shane Mosley vs Ricardo Mayorga II Odds have Mosley -750 Moneyline at BOVADA
Ricardo Mayorga – Boxer: The 5’9″ Nicaraguan is a large Jr. middleweight that will have 8-10 Lbs. on Mosley. “El Matador” is a slugger that throws bombs with big power. Most of Mayorga’s power comes from the right-hand side and his jab is more of a range finder than anything else. Mayorga has below-average accuracy, stamina, defense and overall boxing technique. Despite having a good strong chin, Mayorga is susceptible to bodypunches and is well past his prime at 41-years old. Mayorga only has a 12% chance of winning on the Boxing Betting Odds at BOVADA
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Shane Mosley vs Ricardo Mayorga Tale-Of-The-Tape
Mosley/Mayorga
Height/Reach: 6/7
Strength/Size: 7/8
Power: 7/8
Hand Speed/Accuracy: 7/5
Stamina: 7/5
Defense: 6/4
Resiliency: 8/8
Agility: 7/5
Jab: 6/4
Bodypunching/In-Fight: 7/6
Boxing Science: 7/5
Confidence/Focus: 7/6
Cuts/Injury/Age/Inactivity: Mayorga +1
Judges Scoring: Mosley +1
Trainer: –
ESPN2 News Shane Mosley vs Ricardo Mayorga II Odds: Mosley -650
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