In a textbook display of how to dismantle a former champ, Shane Mosley Jr. (22-4, 12 KOs) solidified his standing with a resounding unanimous decision over Daniel Jacobs (37-5, 30 KOs) in their 10-round super middleweight bout.
Mosley Jr. crafted a master plan aimed at wearing Jacobs down, banking on the veteran’s stamina waning as the rounds ticked by. True to expectations, he turned up the heat in the middle rounds, even as Jacobs clung on with the grit of an old warhorse.
The younger Mosley, offspring of the legendary Shane Mosley, chalked up arguably the biggest victory of his stint, out-punching Jacobs 108 to 83. This win stretched his streak to five. Meanwhile, Jacobs, shaking off the rust from a lengthy layoff, found himself mostly on the receiving end, unable to launch a substantial counteroffensive.
Mosley Jr. was notably proud of navigating through Jacobs’ heavy hands and sticking to his strategy to clinch the win. Jacobs, on the other hand, managed to land a few good ones that momentarily rattled Mosley, but it was too little too late. In a desperate bid to turn the tide, Jacobs upped his game in the final round, only to be met with Mosley’s relentless comebacks.
By the end, it was clear who dominated the ring. Mosley walked away victorious, with judges scoring the fight 100-90 and 99-92 twice in his favor. Jacobs acknowledged his shortcomings, citing issues with making weight and the impact of his time away from the ring as factors that dimmed his performance. He admitted choosing a tough opponent over an easy comeback might have been more than he could chew.
Fresh off his victory, Mosley Jr. didn’t mince words about his next target, setting his sights on WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy Lara for what could promise to be another thrilling encounter.