The first thing Hall of Fame boxer Shane Mosley wants you to know is that he’s doing just fine and remains sharp as ever.
At 53, Mosley may show a few wrinkles around his eyes and the wear and tear of a 23-year career in the ring, but he’s now a proud grandfather. Though it’s been eight years since his last professional fight, the toll of 60 fights, countless bumps, bruises, and a few creaky joints hasn’t diminished the fighter within him. The drive that fueled his legendary career still burns strong, as vital as ever.
"It never goes away," Mosley says. "I need it like I need food."
After touching down at Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday, following a trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mosley quickly got acquainted with the city. This Saturday night, he’ll be at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack, ready to lace up his gloves for an exhibition match. He’s set to fight Bob Kofroth, the owner and coach at Elite Edge Boxing in Malvern, in a four-round, two-minute bout as part of a celebrity boxing event organized by Damon Feldman.
With a record of 49-10-1, including 41 knockouts, Mosley was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2020. A three-division world champion and one of the sport’s pound-for-pound best for over a decade, Mosley famously defeated Oscar De La Hoya twice and stunned Floyd Mayweather in their 2010 matchup. He faced some of boxing’s biggest names, including Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
So, the question remains: Why get back in the ring?
“Because I’m a fighter, and it’s something that never leaves you,” Mosley explains. Now living in San Juan, he’s aware of the concerns people may have about his return to the ring. “I’m OK. I still work with my son, Shane Mosley Jr., who just had a big win over Danny Jacobs. I appreciate the concern for my health, but I’m good. This is the first of many exhibitions for me.”
Mosley hints that this fight could be just the beginning, with potential matchups against the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, and Conor McGregor on the horizon.
At 53, Mosley may show a few wrinkles around his eyes and the wear and tear of a 23-year career in the ring, but he’s now a proud grandfather. Though it’s been eight years since his last professional fight, the toll of 60 fights, countless bumps, bruises, and a few creaky joints hasn’t diminished the fighter within him. The drive that fueled his legendary career still burns strong, as vital as ever.
"It never goes away," Mosley says. "I need it like I need food."
After touching down at Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday, following a trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mosley quickly got acquainted with the city. This Saturday night, he’ll be at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack, ready to lace up his gloves for an exhibition match. He’s set to fight Bob Kofroth, the owner and coach at Elite Edge Boxing in Malvern, in a four-round, two-minute bout as part of a celebrity boxing event organized by Damon Feldman.
With a record of 49-10-1, including 41 knockouts, Mosley was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2020. A three-division world champion and one of the sport’s pound-for-pound best for over a decade, Mosley famously defeated Oscar De La Hoya twice and stunned Floyd Mayweather in their 2010 matchup. He faced some of boxing’s biggest names, including Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
So, the question remains: Why get back in the ring?
“Because I’m a fighter, and it’s something that never leaves you,” Mosley explains. Now living in San Juan, he’s aware of the concerns people may have about his return to the ring. “I’m OK. I still work with my son, Shane Mosley Jr., who just had a big win over Danny Jacobs. I appreciate the concern for my health, but I’m good. This is the first of many exhibitions for me.”
Mosley hints that this fight could be just the beginning, with potential matchups against the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, and Conor McGregor on the horizon.