"It's not even Sugar Shane anymore. I'm like a different person. I'm not even the same fighter. It's like the Margarito fight. Actually, it's worse than the Margarito fight. Like I said, I apologize, but this is something I have to do right now...May 5th, anybody that gets in that ring is gonna get it; good too. He's in trouble," stated three-division world champion Shane Mosley, who gave us an update from training camp less than two weeks away from his May 5th clash with WBC jr. middleweight champion Saul Alvarez. Check out what else he had to say!
BT: Less than two weeks away Suga Man. How are you feeling?
SM: It's not even Sugar Shane anymore. I'm like a different person. I'm not even the same fighter. It's like the Margarito fight. Actually, it's worse than the Margarito fight. Like I said, I apologize, but this is something I have to do right now.
BT: Sounds like you're feeling 100% and ready to go then.
SM: He's in some deep shit. Let me tell you. Anybody that gets into the ring with me, anybody at 54; any of those guys will get it that night. May 5th, anybody that gets in that ring is gonna get it; good too. He's in trouble.
BT: Everybody I talked to who had a chance to see you live in person during your open workout seemed to echo those sentiments that's it going to be a tough night for Canelo.
SM: All I could see in all their faces, the Canelo fans and supporters [in attendance at Mosley's open workout], all the media and Mexican reporters, their eyes were red and kind of watery, their faces were red, and you could see the "Oh shit" on their face. You could see it on their face.
BT: (Laughing)
SM: If I was fighting Chavez like right now, but back then when Chavez was kind of like in his prime or whatever, we would get down and it would be a fight for 12 rounds. Like, for real. That's the kind of work and training I've been doing. I've been working. 4 minutes, 30 second rest, 12 rounds; like an animal.
BT: Damn. You putting in the hard work and dedication.
SM: I'm on some back in time, like back to the future type shit. It's gonna be good.
BT: I'm looking forward to it; can't wait to see it.
SM: You can't wait to see it; I can't wait to get in there. I can't wait to jump in the ring and just fight, you know? Lucky I got big guys to punch on and they can punch back too. Nobody my size is going to be able to take it.
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