Antonio Margarito vs. Shane Mosley Odds and Prediction
Andre Sanchez - January 22nd, 2009 .What better way to start the year than with this must watch fight between Antonio Margarito vs. Shane Mosley for the WBA welterweight championship? It’s a battle of styles, age and experience. We have the latest Margarito vs. Mosley odds for you after the jump.
Margarito had his break out year in 2008, destroying Kermit Cintron in April and eventually getting past Miguel Cotto in July. The epic battle turned out to be one of the most entertaining fights in years and propelled Margarito to new levels in the boxing world. A win over legendary “Sugar” Shane Mosley will well and truly cement his place as one of the great champions in boxing today. If he fails to get past the veteran, his impressive knockout victory over Cotto will count for little. He is the commanding favorite with the odds makers. Betting lines for Margarito currently however around the -400 mark (Bet $400 for a $100 profit.) Here are the current betting odds as they stand at the time of posting.
Antonio Margarito vs. Shane Mosley Betting Odds
*Margarito (-500)
*Mosley (+300)
*Over 10.5 Rounds (-150)
*Under 10.5 Rounds (+120)
More betting props available for this match up including, “Round Betting” and “Fight Outcome“.
*Margarito (-400)
*Mosley (+300)
Shane Mosley has been in the news a lot in the past month or so. Its unwelcome attention for a man who should be familiar with the dangerous outside distractions pose on ones performance. “Sugar” Shane is coming of a victory over Ricardo Mayorga. He is eight and one in his last nine fights. His only blemish for a the past four years has been a close decision loss to Cotto in 2007. He is yet to be knocked or stopped inside the distance. His resume speaks for itself, he has faced and beaten some of his generations greatest talents including . There is no question, at his best he has the ability to outclass almost anyone.
Prediction: Shane Mosley is a man that has never shirked a tough task. He’s always faced the best competition at their prime, from lightweight through junior middleweight. However he is an aging superstar. Much like De La Hoya, his best days are behind him. He has the natural ability to compete at the highest level and he may be the superior boxer however the power, hunger and youth of Margarito wont be denied this Saturday.
Fight fans can be fickle, this is his best chance to capitalize on heat generated by his outstanding performance against Cotto. Another impressive performance this weekend should finally establish this long time contender as fan favorite and real Pay Per View draw. After the demise of De La Hoya, its just what boxing needs.
Ticket sales, PPV projections and media hype have all exceeded expectations. Now is Boxing’s time to shine. Antonio Margarito is one of the leading forces in boxing battle to remain relevant. This is one of the must watch fights of the year. It its half as good as Margarito vs. Cotto, its sure to be a success
