Marlon Starling vs Shane Mosley

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  1. George Crowcroft

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    Mosley.

    I trust him more to pull a close fight out the fire than I do Starling.
     
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    puerto rock WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Starling has more skills but he’s not consistent round by round. Mosley pre-Forrest 1 did let his hands go consistently.

    I’d favor him via UD.
     
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    youre gonna bring CLOGG out of retirement
     
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    Dog Jones WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    I know in my mind the Nunn fight was in a different weight class but if a fat Starling can almost beat a MW champion then theoretically he should have no problem with Mosley
     
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    Starling will make it a very interesting fight but I think Mosley's speed will be the difference. Shane lands the more eye catching shots and wins a close, disputed one.
     
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    Unlike the Wright fight (who I think him and Starling share a similar style defensively) Starling won't have the size advantage nor the jab to keep Mosley at bay. I suspect that Mosley edges this one based purely on his handspeed and his workrate while looking befuddled at times.
     
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    what's interesting is if you watch starling vs. breland II, it's clear that SRL borrowed starling's style in the hearns rematch.
     

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