Floyd Mayweather’s 50-0 file is among the most spectacular achievements in boxing, with a bunch of legends unable to beat him, however there may be one former opponent who disagrees with that unbeaten run, believing that he ought to have gotten the choice once they fought.
In a 50-fight profession, Mayweather hardly ever bought caught clear, with Shane Mosley famously being the one opponent to rock the Michigan slickster, regardless of dealing with the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao. It was one other man, nevertheless, who gave Floyd his closest battle – and one which many within the sport really feel he misplaced.
Talking to ESNEWS this week, José Luis Castillo reaffirmed his perception that he ought to have gotten the choice when he first fought Mayweather in April 2002 – deemed to be the American’s most controversial win.
Mayweather – defending his WBC light-weight title – boxed a lot of the bout with an injured left shoulder and was pressured to rely closely on motion and right-hand counters, whereas Castillo utilized fixed stress and loved success to the physique.
Many observers felt the Mexican had finished sufficient to win, however Mayweather retained his belt through unanimous determination (116-111, 115-111, 115-111), with the scoring drawing important controversy and ultimately resulting in a rematch later that 12 months.
The American would rating a extra decisive victory, however to this present day his preliminary encounter with ‘El Horrible’ stays his most disputed triumph.
Quick ahead to at the moment and it the well-known undefeated file might be put in danger within the coming months, with a rematch in opposition to Pacquiao introduced for September.
It might have ended a nine-year run {of professional} inactivity on the age of 49, however the contest has now been put thrown doubt after Mayweather claiming it is going to as a substitute be an exhibition. Pacquiao’s aspect disagree, and say binding contracts will make sure the battle goes forward as introduced.
