Scott Kinghorn Mosley

Introduction 

Mosley has a long and colorful career. He won two world heavyweight titles and is a former middleweight champion. He made his professional debut in 1999 and was recognized as the “Fighter of the Year” by the Boxing Writers Association of America. He was also named the best active boxer in the world twice by The Ring. He is a three-time Olympic gold medalist.

Early Struggles 

Mosley’s career began as a child in Lynwood, California, and he was raised in Pomona. He was the oldest of four sisters. His father, a boxing fan, encouraged him to pursue a career in the sport. He had been training Mosley since he was eight. This is the best part of his life, and it will be a lifetime. This is his story.

Became Professional

After a successful amateur career, Mosley became a professional in 1993. He beat Greg Puente in a six-round fight and he was able to earn the WBC Lightweight title. In the next two years, Mosley won all of his fights, and he remained unbeaten until May 1997. He has won a total of eight world heavyweight championships. His record is currently 17-0.

Played Outside his County 

In January 1996, Mosley fought outside of California for the first time. He fought at the Grand Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, and knocked out Mike Bryan in the opening round. After this fight, he had a string of unbeaten fights. By May 1997, Mosley had fought 23 times and won twenty-two of them. The vast majority of his bouts were held inside the distance.

First winner of World Junior Championship 

Mosley was one of the first heavyweights to win the World Junior Championship. He also won the lightweight title and won the WBC and IBA welterweight titles. In 1997, he fought Ricardo Mayorga, a former world champion. The fight was worth $1 million and was a big step up for the pound-for-pound fighter. He was awarded the Face Forward Foundation’s Advocate Award for his commitment to fighting against domestic violence.

His comeback

In April 2013, Mosley announced his comeback. He fought Pablo Cesar Cano, who is 26-2-1 with 20 KOs. Cano fought Mosley in Mexico, and won via a unanimous decision. The fight was a controversial split decision, with the judges scoring it 115-113 for Mosley. Both fighters had a shaky start. After a few fights, Mosley won the vacant WBC International welterweight title and earned a prestigious award.

His Journey 

Mosley’s professional career began in 1993. He fought six times in 1993 and won all of them by knockout. In 1994, Mosley fought nine times. He lost to Oscar Lopez in a 10-round battle. He lost his next two fights to Mauricio Aceves and Raul Hernandez. In his last fight, he fought Antonio Margarito for the welterweight championship and won by TKO in the ninth round.

Achievements

Although Mosley had a successful amateur career, he was not an instant sensation. After winning the World Junior Championship, he won the light-middleweight United States Amateur Championship, and he won the Goodwill Games Bronze Medal. Despite the many critics who criticize him, he won his first fight in 1993. By May 1997, he had fought 23 times, winning 22 of them. He earned a purse of $2 million for the fight.

Separation

Mosley married Jin Sheehan in 2002. The two separated in 2010. He is a light-middleweight. He won the IBF Lightweight Championship in 1997 and held the WBC and IBF lightweight titles. He has also defeated Oscar De La Hoya twice. And he won the WBC Lightweight Championship in 2003.

Conclusion 

He had 24 wins by May 1997, when he vacated the lightweight title and moved up to welterweight. He went on to defeat Oscar de la Hoya in a grueling two-round fight. The winner of the bout was $15 million. And he won the fight in 2001.

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