Shane Mosley has revealed who he had winning Manny Pacquiao‘s recent showdown with Mario Barrios.
Pacquiao made a sensational return to the ring earlier this month to challenge reigning WBC welterweight champion Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After a competitive 12-round battle between the pair, the fight was declared a majority decision draw with two out of the three judges scoring the contest 114-114 even, whilst the other judge had scored it 115-113 in favour of Barrios.
Many fans and analysts believe that Pacquiao had done enough to be declared the winner and become the oldest welterweight champion of all time, but it wasn’t to be for the 46-year-old Filipino great who hadn’t fought as a professional in four years prior to this.
Speaking to Fight Hub TV, three-weight world champion Mosley – who lost a unanimous decision to Pacquiao in 2011 – admitted that whilst he believes the fight was close, he claims that former rival Pacquiao ‘edged’ it.
“I thought the fight was pretty close and you know, I thought that was a close fight but maybe Manny did edge it. I mean he [Barrios] was the champion and I don’t know, I just think it was a good fight. I like both guys and I do like Manny. Manny is a great fighter and has a great mind and everything so he probably did win.”
Pacquiao has already confirmed that he will be continuing with his boxing career despite drawing with Barrios, although it remains to be seen whether the duo will clash in a rematch next.
Another option for the 46-year-old could be a potential showdown with WBA regular welterweight champion Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero, who is said to be interested in facing the eight-division world champion.