Shane Mosley speaks; Wants Floyd Mayweather Jr after Miguel Cotto

Shane Mosley speaks; Wants Floyd Mayweather Jr after Miguel Cotto

By Johnny Benz (Oct 30, 2007) Doghouse Boxing

In a recent interview published in El Nuevo Dia , Shane Mosley who is set to face Miguel Cotto on November 10, stated to the publication that Floyd Mayweather Jr. would be his next choice to fight if he defeats Cotto. Mosley added that retirement would be his next possible option if fight with Mayweather Jr does not happen.

Mosley must defeat Cotto and Mayweather Jr. would need to Ricky Hatton before any negotiations for a fight could be started.

"If I win against Cotto, the next fight that would of course be with Floyd Mayweather Jr."

Mosley added: "They say he is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport and therefore I would like to fight him. But that would only happen if he beats Ricky Hatton and if I beat Miguel Cotto, and I know Cotto is going to be a very hard, very difficult fight. Cotto is a great welterweight champion. If the fight (with Mayweather) doesn't happen, I might consider not fighting anymore."

Mosley really want Mayweather Jr. and has ruled out other opponents.

"I'm not interested in fighting Paul Williams of Kermit Cintron", said Mosley.

** Undefeated WBA world welterweight champion Miguel Cotto and four-time world champion Sugar Shane Mosley. Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, in association with Madison Square Garden, "Fast & Furious" will take place Saturday, November 10, at the "Mecca of Boxing," Madison Square Garden. The 12-round world welterweight title fight will be produced and distributed live on

HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT.