?Who R U Picking? turned into guess the magical number on the scale as both Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather Jr showed up for the live weigh-ins. It was reported that there were over 6,000 people in attendance. Both Floyd and Shane came in at the appropriate weights for this fight. Here?s a recap of the event with quotes and photos. Introduction Michael buffer comes out and hypes up the crowd. He introduces Shane Mosley first. Shane comes out to a mixed reaction of cheers and boos. Mosley looks to be in good spirits and excited. Next, Mayweather Jr is introduced he comes out to a similar mixed reaction. Floyd Jr looks to be serious. Weight Mosley gets on the scale first. The crowd cheers as he gets undressed. Mayweather stands to the side staring down Shane. Mosley weighs 147 pounds. Mayweather gets on the scale next. More boos than cheers for him. Floyd weighs in at 146 pounds. The Stare Down Boxers stare down each other. No smiles on either man?s face as this is an intense moment. with Some talking between the two. But nothing heated. As both men walk off to get dressed there continues to be a little bantering. ESPN?s Dan Rafel comments on the intensity of Mosley, which was clear that Shane is ready. There were over 6,000 people at the weigh-ins according to ESPN?s Rafael. Other Highlights The following fighters were introduced on stage Ricky Hatton, Juan Manuel Marquez, Andre Berto, Joe Calzaghe, Andre Berto and Sergio Mora. Some Quotes from the Weigh-In I feel tremendous. Im ready to fight. Camp went well for me. My dad played a major part. We have a tremendous game plan. The key is just to be smart. Be Floyd Mayweather Jr. Do like I have to do. We look forward to going out there and pressing the attack. Being the best that we can be in the sport of boxing. If he planning on getting knocked out then that?s how it?s gonna end. My main focus is to go out there be me and do what I gotta do. That?s stay behind my jab, be smart, and break him down.
Shane Mosley I feel great. I fell good, Im glad to make the weight and Im ready to go. Speed power and being myself. Being that technician in the ring. I think it?s gonna be very difficult for him to fight me. He doesn?t know that yet. But when he gets in the ring he?s gonna be like ?wow? , something that?s unexpetece. I?m gonna be great this fight. I?m looking ood right now and I feel good.
Analysis Phillip Michaels Sacramento, CA ?What did you think about the weigh-ins? Jesse Hernandez Sacramento, CA ?What was the best moment of the weigh-is?? I was hoping for more ?jaw jacking: from Floyd Jr. He seemed rather subdued. Shane was all smiles until the stare-down when his entire demeanor changed. It was almost like he transformed into the Gladiator from their commercial. This was the best moment of the weigh-ins. On a side note, Ricky Hatton looks rather ?big?. I?m sure he will catch some criticism for his ?overweight? appearance. I almost didn?t recognize him at first.
