A few years ago Shane Mosley was an afterthought in the world of boxing. He had seen plenty of better days and had gone 1-4-1 in five fights including a knockout loss to Anthony Mundine. But “Sugar” Shane (49-9-1, 41 KOs) has had a resurgence of sorts and after winning two in a row, he finds himself in a position virtually nobody expected: in line for a world title.
At Friday’s weigh-ins, both fighters cleared the 147-pound limit, giving their tussle the green light. Avanesyan (21-1-1, 11 KOs), the WBA “interim” champion at welterweight, tipped the scale at 146.7 pounds. Mosley, meanwhile, officially checked in at 146 pounds.
Their title eliminator will be televised live on CBS Sports Network starting at 10:30 p.m. Et/7:30 p.m. PT.