Editing Shane Mosley (section)

===Final comeback in 2015===

====Mosley vs. Mayorga II====
On July 9, 2015, Mosley made a comeback announcement declaring he would fight former rival [[Ricardo Mayorga]] (31-8-1, 25 KOs) at a catchweight of 154 pounds on August 29 at [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|The Forum]] in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/mosley-mayorga-rematch-set-shane-vows-brutal-ko--93278|title=Mosley-Mayorga Rematch Set: Shane Vows Brutal KO! – Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=July 9, 2015 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2015/7/9/8921253/shane-mosley-to-face-ricardo-mayorga-in-august-rematch+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk| title=Mosley-Mayorga II is actually happening | date=July 9, 2015 }}</ref> On August 14, [[Don King (boxing promoter)|Don King]] filed a lawsuit, which stated that Mayorga still had a promotional contract with him dating back to 2009. Mayorga made a return to boxing in 2014. Legal documents showed that Mayorga, upon his return in 2014, signed a [[Memorandum of understanding|Memorandum of Understanding]], confirming that his contract with King still stands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/don-king-files-lawsuit-prevent-mosley-mayorga-ii--94661|title=Don King Files Lawsuit To Prevent Mosley-Mayorga II – Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=August 14, 2015 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> The contracted weight was changed to 158 pounds. At the weigh in, Mayorga came in 7.4 pounds heavier than the limit. Mosley also came in overweight. In the end, Mayorga weighed 165.4 pounds with Mosley much lighter at 159.8 pounds. During the face-off, Mosley's girlfriend, who was also helping promote the fight, soaked Mayorga, emptying a water bottle over his head. Mayorga did not react, although later appeared to slap her backside. Mosley immediately erupted, putting his hands on Mayorga's throat. Many outlets, including the WBC claimed it was all staged, to which Mosley's camp called the WBC appalling.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9970220/shane-mosleys-girlfriend-soaks-ricardo-mayorga-at-chaotic-weigh-in-for-saturdays-rematch|title=Shane Mosley's girlfriend soaks Ricardo Mayorga at chaotic weigh-in|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en}}</ref> The fight went ahead as planned. Mosley won the fight via 6th-round TKO following a body shot, which dropped Mayorga to his knees. The referee began the count, to which Mayorga did not beat. He later complained it was a low blow, but replays showed it was a legal blow. The time of stoppage was 2:59 on round 6.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/13543812/sugar-shane-mosley-stops-ricardo-mayorga-6th-round-rematch|title=Mosley stops Mayorga in sixth round of rematch|publisher=ESPN|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2015/8/30/9226977/mosley-vs-mayorga-2-results-shane-mosley-gets-sixth-round-knockout-win+&cd=7&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk|title=Mosley knocks out Mayorga in six|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-boxing-mayorga-mosley-20150830-story.html|title=Shane Mosley, 43, knocks out Ricardo Mayorga, 41, in the sixth round|last=Turner|first=Broderick|date=2015-08-29|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref>

====Negotiations with Liam Smith====
In October 2015, there were talks regarding Mosley challenging WBO light middleweight champion [[Liam Smith (boxer)|Liam Smith]] (21-0-1, 11 KOs) to take place later in December, in a fight which would see Mosley making his UK debut at the age of 44. Mosley was said to be excited about the potential fight and told World Boxing News, "I might take the fight with Liam Smith, but they say we must have a rematch clause." He went on to say that if Smith wanted a rematch, he would have to take it within eight weeks or after October 2016, due to plans already made for early 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10045311/shane-mosley-in-advanced-talks-to-face-world-champion-liam-smith|title=Shane Mosley in advanced talks to face world champion Liam Smith|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en}}</ref> By the end of October, Mosley pulled out of the negotiations as he would not accept the rematch clause. In a statement he said, "There's no way I should have taken that fight for less than a million and I took it damn near for free, but they blew it over an immediate [rematch]. It's strange." Mosley believed Smith should have been more grateful in fighting him.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10047355/shane-mosley-wont-fight-liam-smith-due-to-a-rematch-stipulation-he-says|title=Shane Mosley won't fight Liam Smith due to rematch stipulation|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en}}</ref>

====Mosley vs. Lopez, Avanesyan====
On December 2, 2015, it was announced that Mosley would next fight 37 year old Venezuelan veteran [[Patrick López]] (23-6, 14 KOs) at the [[Roberto Durán Arena]] in [[Panama City|Panama City, Panama]] for the WBA Continental super welterweight title on December 17, in a scheduled 10 round bout.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2595244-shane-mosley-vs-patrick-lopez-fight-announced-date-location-and-prediction|title=Shane Mosley vs. Patrick Lopez Fight Announced: Date, Location and Prediction|last=Daniels|first=Tim|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/14285035/shane-mosley-meet-patrick-lopez-12-round-welterweight-bout-dec-17|title=Mosley to continue comeback vs. Lopez on Dec. 17|publisher=ESPN|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> Both boxers came in at around the welterweight limit, with Mosley slightly heavier and López fighting for the first time in 13 months. López was knocked down in the 2nd round following a left hook and a further three times in the last round, which put an end to the fight. Mosley improved his ledger to 49 victories, with 41 of those victories coming inside [[the distance (boxing)|the distance]]. At the time of stoppage, the three judges' had the fight 87-83, 86-84, 88-83 in favour of Mosley.<ref>{{Citation|last=BoxingFan333|title=Shane Mosley vs. Patrick Lopez|date=2015-12-17|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JmcBUb4Jz8| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200829113629/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JmcBUb4Jz8&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=2020-08-29 | url-status=dead|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/116379-shane-mosley-beats-patrick-lopez|title=Shane Mosley, 44, overcomes cut to knock out Patrick Lopez|work=Rappler|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en}}</ref>

On March 28, 2016, it was announced that Mosley would challenge [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] Interim welterweight champion [[David Avanesyan]] (21-1-1, 11 KOs) at the [[Gila River Arena]] in [[Glendale, Arizona]]. on May 28. The winner would then be the mandatory for the winner of the Thurman-Porter fight. Prior to the fight being announced, legendary hall of famer [[Roberto Durán]] became Mosley's trainer. This also marked the first time Avanesyan would fight in the United States. At the time of the fight, Mosley was ranked number 3 by the WBA.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/15078590/shane-mosley-face-david-avanesyan-interim-welterweight-belt|title=Mosley to face Avanesyan for interim belt|publisher=ESPN|access-date=2017-09-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2016/05/shane-mosley-vs-david-avanesyan-saturday-night/|title=Shane Mosley vs. David Avanesyan this Saturday night » Boxing News|date=2016-05-23|work=Boxing News 24|access-date=2017-09-07|language=en-US}}</ref> Mosley lost the fight after going the distance. Avanesyan won all three judges' scorecards (117-110 twice, 114-113). Mosley started off the fight quick as the aggressor. As the middle rounds passed, Avanesyan began to take over. Despite the two wide scorecards, the fight was seen as being much closer and competitive.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10297964/shane-mosley-suffers-unanimous-points-decision-defeat-to-david-avanesyan|title=Shane Mosley suffers unanimous points decision defeat to David Avanesyan|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-09-07|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/15830538/shane-mosley-loses-fight-title-opportunity|title=Scorecard: Mosley loses fight, title opportunity|website=ESPN.com|date=May 30, 2016 |access-date=2016-05-31}}</ref>

====Cancelled Kurbanov fight====
In March 2017, Mosley announced that he would fight on against unbeaten Russian prospect [[Magomed Kurbanov (boxer)|Magomed Kurbanov]] (10-0, 8 KOs) at DIVS in [[Yekaterinburg|Ekaterinburg]] on May 5, 2017. The fight would take place at light middleweight in a 10-round bout and contested for the vacant [[World Boxing Organization|WBO Inter-Continental]] title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/once-sugar-shane-mosley/71201|title=Once untouchable, "Sugar" Shane Mosley fights on, will face unbeaten Russian contender Magomed Kurbanov in May – Boxing News|date=2017-03-08|access-date=2017-03-23|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/shane-mosley-vs-magomed-kurbanov-media-tour-set--114283|title=Shane Mosley vs. Magomed Kurbanov – Media Tour is Set – Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=March 5, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-03-23}}</ref> In April, RCC Boxing Promotion revealed that Mosley had picked up a hand injury whilst training. The fight was pushed back to take place on September 9, 2017, instead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/shane-mosley-injured-kurbanov-clash-pushed-september-9--115175|title=Shane Mosley Injured, Kurbanov Clash Pushed To September 9 – Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=March 31, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-04-01}}</ref> On June 29, 2017, it was reported that Mosley had an unsuccessful surgery in his back, which required him to undergo another surgery. The fight was pushed back again to December 2017; however, because Mosley could not guarantee he would be fully recovered, the fight was called off.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/shane-mosley-no-longer-going-fight-kurbanov-russia--118033|title=Shane Mosley No Longer Going To Fight Kurbanov in Russia – Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=June 29, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-07-01}}</ref>