Examining the 2022 International Boxing Hall of Fame class

Shane Mosley (49-10-1, 41 KOs)

This may seem strange at first, because most fans think of Shane Mosley from his prime in the late ’90s and early 2000s. However, he fought until 2016, and announced his retirement in 2017 (for the third and hopefully final time).

Although he was the worst of the three famous Sugars (including Leonard and Robinson), Mosley put together a fantastic career that will eventually land him in the hall along with the other two two. Claiming four titles in three different weight classes, Mosley was among the best fighters pound-for-pound at his peak. He was named the BWAA fighter of the year in 1998, as well as being the number one rated fighter, pound for pound, by The Ring Magazine in 2000 and 2001.

Mosley has some great wins over guys like John John Molina, Oscar De La Hoya (twice), Fernando Vargas (twice), Ricardo Mayorga and Antonio Margarito. He also has some very quality losses, against Vernon Forrest (twice), Ronald ‘Winky’ Wright (twice), Miguel Cotto, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez.

It is nearly impossible to come out undefeated when you fight the amount of quality guys Mosley did. While he fought for too long and lost a few big fights, he fought just about everyone, and was good enough at his peak to warrant a spot in the Hall of Fame.

Like Bradley, Mosley last fought in 2016, so we could end up talking about Bradley and Mosley being a part of the 2021 hall of fame class, if that is the route the Hall of Fame decides to go.