William K. Wolfrum Chronicles

I never get tired of mentioning that for a brief while I knew a young Shane Mosley. I tried boxing when I was 16, and his father Jack was my trainer. And while my time in boxing were short and haphazard at best, I still vividly remember Shane, a great, charismatic kid with wonderful athletic and boxing abilities.

That he’s been a true sportsman his whole career has been a wonderful, though expected turn of events. He was a good kid who turned into a class adult. And at 35, after a pro career that includes a dominant reign as lightweight champ and two victories over Oscar De La Hoya, Mosley still has plenty left in the tank.

Mosley easily outpointed a young and tough Luis Collazo over the weekend, looking sharp and in control. It appears quite possible that Mosley’s move to welterweight was the perfect decision, as he was loose and effective all night in earning a unanimous decision.

The win once again opens the door for some big fights and big paydays for Sugar Shane, who is deserving of all the riches he’s acquired in the game. He has been a credit to his sport.

–WKW

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