Los Angeles - Although regarded as the underdog, American Shane Mosley has promised to spring an upset when he challenges Antonio Margarito for the WBA welterweight title tomorrow.
"I don't just feel sharp, I feel special," four-times world champion Mosley said during a joint news conference with Margarito at the Staples Centre yesterday.
"I feel like I have a cape on, I feel like I'm going to fly. Margarito has power but I've got him a little bit on speed.
"This is going to be a great fight and I just can't wait to get into the ring," added the 37-year-old Californian native.
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"I think a lot of people are going to be surprised by the result of this fight."
Back in the ring for the first time since knocking out Ricardo Mayorga in a non-title light middleweight bout last September, Mosley is renowned for his hand speed and is yet to be knocked out or stopped in his career.
Aggressive
Hardly surprisingly Margarito, who is known for his aggressive style, insists he will not underestimate his more seasoned opponent, who has won world titles in three weight divisions.
"We know Mosley's a very good fighter, we know he's a very experienced fighter," said the 30-year-old Mexican. We know each other very well. We came here, we did our work. I prepared myself very well."
Last July, Margarito stopped Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico in the 11th round to win the title in Las Vegas. Mosley lost to Cotto on a unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden in November 2007.
Regardless, Margarito is eager to take on a boxer who has twice beaten Oscar De La Hoya.
"I always wanted to fight the best fighters in the world and I have the opportunity now," he said."
Margarito, wearing his trademark sunglasses for the news conference, exuded confidence before the dust-up at the Staples Centre.
"I am ready to get up into the ring," he said. "I have trained very hard for this fight and I am ready to go in there and put on a good show." - Reuters
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This article was originally published on page 17 of Daily News on January 23, 2009
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