Alright, let’s talk about this fight, you know, the one with Daniel Jacobs and that young Mosley fella, Shane Mosley Jr. I ain’t no fancy boxing expert, but I watch a fight or two, and I got a feeling about this one.
Jacobs vs. Mosley Jr., huh? What’s the deal?
So, this Daniel Jacobs fella, he used to be a big shot, a champion and all. He’s from Brownsville, New York, been boxing a long time, got a lot of wins, you know, 37 wins and 4 losses. And he can punch, knocked out 30 fellas. But he’s getting on in years, 37 years old, that’s old for boxing. He ain’t fought in over two years, been sittin’ on the couch, maybe eatin’ too many pies, I don’t know.
Then you got this Shane Mosley Jr. He’s from Pomona, California, and his daddy was a famous boxer, real famous. This young Mosley, he’s got 21 wins and 4 losses, knocked out 12 guys. Not as many knockouts as Jacobs, but he’s younger, got more energy, you know? He used to be with Golden Boy Promotions, but not anymore, doing his own thing now.
- Daniel Jacobs: 37 wins, 4 losses, 30 KOs, from Brownsville, New York, 37 years old.
- Shane Mosley Jr.: 21 wins, 4 losses, 12 KOs, from Pomona, California.
The Fight, When and Where?
They fought on July 6th, 2024, at the Honda Center in Anaheim. It was on the undercard for that Diaz and Masvidal fight, you know, the one with all the trash talkin’. But let’s stick to Jacobs and Mosley Jr.
So, What Happened?
Well, the fight happened, and wouldn’t you know it, Mosley Jr. won. Yep, the young fella beat the old champ. Jacobs, he just didn’t look like himself. Maybe he was too old, maybe he wasn’t ready, I don’t know. But Mosley Jr., he was sharper, quicker. And after that fight, Jacobs said he’s done, retired. Said he’s hangin’ up the gloves. Can’t say I blame him, boxing ain’t a young man’s game forever.
Predictions? Well, I Guess It’s Too Late Now, Ain’t It?
Before the fight, lots of folks were talkin’. Some said Jacobs was too experienced, too strong. Others said Mosley Jr. was too young, too hungry. Me? I didn’t know what to think. Boxing’s a funny thing, you never really know what’s gonna happen. One punch can change everything, you know? But seein’ as how Jacobs retired right after the fight and got beat before that, maybe I woulda said Mosley Jr. was gonna win if someone had asked me beforehand. He’s got that fire in his belly, that young man’s energy. Jacobs, well, he’s had his time, I guess. Father Time catches up to everyone, even tough guys like him.
Final Thoughts
So, that’s the story, Mosley Jr. wins, Jacobs retires. It’s the way of the world, ain’t it? The young ones come up, the old ones move on. Boxing’s a tough business, and these fellas put their bodies on the line for our entertainment. Gotta respect that, win or lose. Mosley Jr., he’s got a future, I reckon. Jacobs, he’s got a good long rest coming to him. He earned it.
Now, let’s talk about somethin’ else…like what’s for supper?
Tags: Daniel Jacobs, Shane Mosley Jr., Boxing, Fight Results, Retirement, Honda Center, Anaheim, Middleweight
