MOSLEY-VARGAS: EXCITEMENT AND DISAPPOINTMENT... by Aladdin Freeman
Watching this past weekend’s fight between Shane Mosley and Fernando Vargas I was excited about the fight but a little disappointed about how it turned out. I thought Fernando Vargas did what he had to do in order for him to have a successful time versus the smaller Shane Mosley. However, it didn’t lead to an exciting fight because he was so careful about not getting into many exchanges with Mosley, having learned from his mistakes versus Trinidad and De la Hoya.
 

VARGAS IS IN DENIAL, MOSLEY REMAINS SWEET AND LAMPLEY WAS MISSED... by Elisa Harrison 
Vargas was so sure of himself -or so foolish- that he publicly challenged his opponent to a $100,000 side bet, the pot going to whichever man scored the  knockout. A seemingly put on the spot Mosley accepted the challenge, and we all looked forward to fight night, hoping to get  decisive answers on whether Vargas was all talk and whether Mosley could still walk the walk. 

TKO VICTORY OVER VARGAS RETURNS 'SUGAR' SHANE MOSLEY TO THE LIMELIGHT... by Mike Leanardi @ ringside
An energetic crowd of 9,237 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, saw the return of “Sugar” Shane Mosley (42-4, 36 KO’s) to the limelight as he scored a 10^th Round TKO victory over Fernando Vargas (25-3). Referee Joe Cortez elected to stop the bout due to a massive swelling over Vargas’ left eye, which had already forced his eye completely closed.

INSIDE THE GAME: MOSLEY-VARGAS, BARRERA, LACY, PACQUIAO, COTTO AND MORE... by Jeff Mayweather
I have to wonder if Barrera has the urge to pursue a rematch with the man who dominated and stopped him, Manny Pacquiao. I knew for a while that Barrera was reluctant towards a second meeting with the Filipino brawler but with the recent turn of events it wouldn’t surprise me to see Marco pursue that fight. Either way I’d favor Pacquiao again.

OSCAR DE LA HOYA ON VARGAS - MOSLEY: 'THE LOSER OF THIS FIGHT WILL BE FIGHTING ON FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS'
I added to the damage that Trinidad did and I think that Mosley will finish him off. 
Vargas will be in trouble and he is in for a very good fight. Vargas’ downfall will be his anger.  His aggressive style is too over the top and it will do him in. 
 

VARGAS-MOSLEY: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE... by David L. Ross
Bottom line—You’ve got to believe Vargas’ weight and back troubles may not yet be behind him, which is why he enters the fight as a +160 dog... I’ll lay the odds and take Mosley (-185) and the Over (10.5 rounds). If you are able to do a parlay or combo, Mosley/Decision may look good, but there’s really not that much value there.   You’d almost be better off putting 50 bucks on the draw at 17-1 and hoping Vargas runs out of gas. 
 

VARGAS - MOSLEY: THE DEFINITION OF A PICK 'EM... by Chris Ackerman
I mentioned that no outcome would be particularly shocking, but that’s not entirely true.  If one bites the other’s ear, I’ll be surprised.  If a guy flies into the ring with a fan on his back, I’ll be surprised.  If Morgana the kissing bandit comes out of retirement, I’ll be appalled…you get the idea.  Should Vargas get the win by KO or even decision, my reaction will probably be a subdued ‘How do ya like that, Vargas won.’  If Shane gets the nod or the stoppage, a shrug and ‘Well, Whaddya know,’  should cover it.  When you’re right 52% of the time, you’re wrong 48% of the time...

BROCK STOPS LAWRENCE! ... by Mike Leanardi @ ringside
After a sluggish, back and forth beginning to the fight, Calvin Brock (28-0, 24KO's) landed a vicious left hook that floored Zuri Lawrence (20-11-4) and caused referee Jay Nady to immediately stop the bout at 2:58 of the 6th Round. Lawrence, apparently unconscious, remained on the canvas for a short while and received immediate medical attention in the ring. Minutes later, Lawrence did leave the ring under his own power. 

FERNANDO VARGAS: A HUNGER FOR THE LIMELIGHT... by Jeff Mayweather
The career of Fernando Vargas has had its share of vicissitudes. It has been like a rollercoaster of sorts and it’s evident that he is still out to make the remainder of his ride in the fight game memorable for all the right reasons. Vargas faces off with always-dangerous Shane Mosley this Saturday night in Las Vegas and I don’t think I’d be out of line by saying Fernando's career is on the line.
 

'SUGAR' vs FERNANDO PPV? TRY PP-PHEW!... by George Elsasser
The date is February 25 - PPV over HBO - be sure to circle it in yellow - as in caution light. Saccharine Shane Mosley versus Fraudulent Fernando Vargas in a WBA junior middleweight eliminator... Only good news is the word eliminator  - that with luck, could result in a majority draw verdict that maybe eliminates both from further consideration - but then, maybe not.  

FERNANDO VARGAS: 'I AM COMPLETE' ... by Tom Dickey
The phrase heard repeatedly on Tuesday from Fernando Vargas at his Los Angeles press conference was that he is now 'complete.' Vargas reiterated over and over how he is now complete. The reason for this Vargas epiphany was his reconciliation with his mother.

" SHOWDOWN” PRESS CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES...
An Exclusive Gallery by Jose Hernandez
 

ON THE VARGAS vs MOSLEY 'SHOWDOWN' PAY PER VIEW  UNDERCARD....
The televised undercard of the “Ferocious” Fernando Vargas and “Sugar” Shane Mosley “SHOWDOWN” will treat boxing fans to two career-defining battles.  WBO Bantamweight Champion Jhonny Gonzalez defends his title against the legendary Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson, and undefeated Calvin Brock puts his unblemished heavyweight record on the line against Zuri Lawrence.

SHANE MOSLEY, OSCAR DE LA HOYA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT
"Well, many fighters know that when you have an opponent that is not a big name and it is not a big championship fight it is sometimes difficult to get motivated – and I’m sure Sugar Shane is motivated for every fight, but it’s not the same training for a Fernando Vargas.  The way he trains for this fight is just different than the way he trained for his last fight. .."

COUNTDOWN TO VARGAS VS. MOSLEY
HBO Sports is presenting a thirty- minute special analyzing the upcoming HBO pay-per-view fight between Fernando Vargas and Shane Mosley. The highly anticipated bout is set for Saturday, Feb. 25 in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay. Both fighters are in contention for yet another shot at a title at junior middleweight and for bragging rights of southern California.
 

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