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Mosley promises stirring fight with Margarito
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Saturday, 24 January 2009 04:49

Although regarded as the underdog, American Shane Mosley has promised to spring an upset when he challenges Antonio Margarito for the WBA welterweight title Saturday.

"I don't just feel sharp, I feel special," four-times world champion Mosley (45-5, 38 KOs) said during a joint news conference with Margarito at the Staples Center Thursday.

"I feel like I have a cape on, I feel like I'm going to fly. Margarito has power but I've got him a little bit on speed.

"This is going to be a great fight and I just can't wait to get into the ring," added the 37-year-old California native, who was smartly dressed in a dark pin-striped suit with a blue tie.

"I think a lot of people are going to be surprised by the result of this fight."

Back in the ring for the first time since knocking out Ricardo Mayorga in a non-title light middleweight bout last September, Mosley is renowned for his hand speed and is yet to be knocked out or stopped in his career.

Hardly surprisingly Margarito, who is known for his aggressive style, insists he will not underestimate his more seasoned opponent, who has won world titles in three weight divisions.

"We know Mosley's a very good fighter, we know he's a very experienced fighter," said the 30-year-old Mexican. "There's no secrets here. We know each other very well.

"We came here, we did our work. I prepared myself very well and I'm confident I'm going to win this fight."

Unanimous decision

Last July, Margarito stopped Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico in the 11th round to win the title in Las Vegas. Mosley lost to Cotto on a unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden in November 2007.

Regardless, Margarito is eager to take on a boxer who has twice beaten Oscar De La Hoya.

"I always wanted to fight the best fighters in the world and I have the opportunity now," he said. "I know how important this fight would be to my career if I do win."

Margarito, wearing his trademark sunglasses for the news conference, exuded confidence before the dust-up at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.

"I am ready to get up into the ring," he said. "I have trained very hard for this fight and I am ready to go in there and put on a good show."

Although Mosley has entered the twilight of his glittering career, he believes his attributes are ideally matched for Margarito.

"I have good hand speed and good power," he said. "And not only that I am very durable. I don't have to move around and move away and be afraid of being in an exchange.

"I have experience, I have the total package for somebody like Margarito," added Mosley. "He is kind of one-dimensional where he comes right at you and builds all these shots and punches."
 
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