Count Shane Mosley as one boxer who would love to give mixed martial arts a try.
During a live chat with FanHouse readers, Mosley was asked whether he'd ever follow in the footsteps of James Toney, who lost to Randy Couture last month at UFC 118, and test himself in MMA. Mosley said the idea interests him, but that he would need to take a long time training in wrestling and jiu jitsu to avoid being embarrassed the way Toney was, and he just doesn't have that kind of time as he continues to focus on his boxing career.
"I was thinking about trying it, but they have the advantage in the wrestling and takedowns," said Mosley, who is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions. "They're totally different sports. I've definitely thought about it. If a boxer doesn't have training in mixed martial arts, fighting on the ground, they're not going to win. You have to do more than throw a punch."
I was talking to Mosley while moderating the chat, and he sounded genuinely intrigued by the possibility of testing himself in MMA. He also had high praise for the UFC, saying it typically gives the fans the fights they most want to see -- an area where boxing too often falls short.
"I think the UFC is great, there are great fights coming up there," Mosley said. "I support it. I like Rampage Jackson a lot because I know him and I've admired Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture."
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