Manny Pacquiao's unique power topples Shane Mosley in 2011 battle despite Mosley's resilience
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SleeperBot• 8 mo ago
'Sugar' Shane Mosley, a former world champion boxer, faced Manny Pacquiao in a notable 2011 bout where he experienced Pacquiao's unique punching power, which he described as a "freaky, different style" unlike anything he had previously encountered.
Despite being knocked down in the third round, Mosley endured all 12 rounds, resulting in a landslide points victory for Pacquiao.
Mosley, whose career record stood at 49-10-1, acknowledged that while he had been in the ring with numerous hard-hitters, Pacquiao's seemingly softer, yet effective, punches left a lingering effect, showcasing the Filipino fighter's extraordinary power.
The match marked Mosley's seventh career defeat, leading to his subsequent move to the super welterweight division.