Ronald Wright vs Shane Mosley

Ronald Wright and Shane Mosley faced off on Saturday, 13th March 2004 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. This highly anticipated fight was promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and aired on HBO World Championship Boxing. The stakes were high as the WBC, WBA, and IBF World Super-welterweight Titles, as well as The Ring Magazine Junior Middleweight Championship were on the line.

Entering the fight, Shane Mosley held a record of 39-2-0, while Ronald Wright's record stood at 46-3-0. Both fighters weighed in at 154 lbs. The fight was a fast-paced, aggressive affair from the opening bell, with both champions determined to assert their dominance. The 8,000-plus spectators in the arena were treated to a thrilling display of boxing prowess.

Although there were no knockdowns during the fight, Wright showcased his strength and skill throughout, dominating the early rounds. Mosley, however, did not back down and fought valiantly. Sensing he was behind on points, Mosley launched an all-out offensive in the final round, but Wright was able to respond in kind, and the two fought toe-to-toe as the crowd stood and cheered.

In the end, Ronald Wright emerged victorious, defeating Shane Mosley by unanimous decision. The judges' scores were Chuck Giampa 117-111, Dave Moretti 117-111, and Paul Smith 116-112. Punch statistics revealed that Wright landed 250 punches, while Mosley managed to connect with 166.

Hailing from Saint Petersburg, Florida, Ronald Wright successfully added Mosley's WBA and WBC belts to the IBF title he already owned. Mosley earned a $2.1 million payday for his efforts, while Wright took home $750,000.