Learn why Shane Mosley Jr says he refuses to quit ahead of his latest test and maybe most challenging fight in boxing so far.
The Ukrainian he’s fighting on Sunday isn’t a big name but is very dangerous and big hitting, it could be one of his most dangerous assignments yet.
Mosley comes into the fight off the back of a defeat, he’s lost five times as a pro but said before this weekend’s fight:
“I thought about quitting but you keep putting one foot in front of the other. Nah. You go again. I’m going to get my own legacy. My own part of this. I get to say, that was me.”
His father Shane Mosley senior can’t fight for him this weekend in his sink or swim moment in professional boxing.
If he loses he’s done in top flight boxing. 100%.
All the pressure is on Shane Mosley Jr now on Sunday. Let’s see how he gets on. Expect real mayhem this weekend in some great fights in boxing.
As for Mosley Jr, here’s a look at where he is compared to where his world champion father Mosley senior was at similar times in their careers:
Shane Mosley Jr. – Current Record (May 2026)
- Total fights: 27
- Record: 22 wins, 5 losses, 0 draws
- By KO/TKO: 12 wins, 0 losses by KO
- By decision: 10 wins, 5 losses
- Age: 35
- Pro debut: Apr 26, 2014
- Last fight: Dec 6, 2025 – Lost UD 12 to Jesus Ramos for interim WBC middleweight title
- Title held: Former WBA Continental Americas Middleweight Title
- Rounds boxed: 152
Shane Mosley Sr. – At 27 Fights (Nov 25, 1997)
- Total fights: 27
- Record: 25 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws
- By KO/TKO: 23 wins by KO/TKO through 27 fights
- By decision: 2 wins by decision through 27 fights
- Age: 26
- Pro debut: Feb 11, 1993
- Fight #27: Nov 25, 1997 – Won KO 11 vs Manuel Gomez
- Title status at 27 fights: Reigning IBF Lightweight Champion
- World title fights by this point: 4 title defenses, all wins
Head-to-Head at 27 Fights
- Record: Jr. 22-5-0 vs Sr. 25-0-0
- Losses: Jr. 5 vs Sr. 0
- KO wins: Jr. 12 vs Sr. 23
- World titles: Jr. 0 major world titles vs Sr. IBF Lightweight Champion with 4 defenses
- Age at 27th fight: Jr. 35 vs Sr. 26
His father Mosely senior was far ahead and more advanced in his career at 27 as the number show above.
Shane Mosley Jr comes across as nervous at the moment but he will need to produce his best this weekend if he wants to remain relevant.
Sink or swim time for Shane Mosley Jr.
