Retired American professional boxer from Pomona, California. Mosley has held world titles in three weight divisions. He held the IBF Lightweight Championship, WBC & WBA (Super) Welterweight Championships and WBC, WBA (Super) & The Ring Light Middleweight Championships.

“Sugar” Shane Mosley is a renowned American former professional boxer, known for his explosive style and impressive record. He held world titles in three different weight divisions, including the IBF Lightweight title, WBC Welterweight title, and WBA (Super) and WBC Light Middleweight titles. Mosley’s career spanned from 1993 to 2016, during which he earned numerous accolades and fought some of the sport’s top contenders.

Born Shane Donte Mosley on September 7, 1971, in Lynwood, California. He grew up in Pomona, California, and started boxing as an amateur.Amassed over 200 wins as an amateur, including multiple U.S. Amateur championships. Fought against future Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya as an amateur, winning on points. He trained with his father, Jack Mosley, who was also a boxer

Turned professional in 1993 and quickly established himself as a dominant force. Defeated Philip Holiday in 1997 to win the IBF Lightweight title and defended it eight times, all by KO. Defeated Oscar De La Hoya in 2000 to win the WBC Welterweight title. Defeated De La Hoya again in 2002 to win the WBC and WBA (Super) Light Middleweight titles.

Known for his explosive power and ability to land devastating punches. Nicknamed “Sugar” early in his career, which he wore with pride. Was voted the best fighter in the world by The Ring magazine in 2000 and 2001.

A three-time world champion, holding titles in three different weight divisions. His legacy is marked by impressive KO percentages and dominant performances. He is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and entertaining boxers of his generation. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023.

We had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing, boxing great Sugar Shane Mosley 3-time world Champion at the Ring Magazines Times Square Historic card, which took place on May 2nd 2025.

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