Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley: Possible Consequences of the Fight

Manny Pacquiao is set to face boxing great Sugar Shane Mosley in May in what will be a great fight for Pacman's welterweight title. 

As we gear up for the fight, which is set for May in Las Vegas, there is a lot of speculation surrounding the fight.

Here are some scenarios for the fight and how they will have a consequence on the sport.

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1. Pacquiao Wins By K.O.

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines fights against Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Ph

A lot of people are predicting that Manny Pacquiao is going to win this fight by knockout.  If Manny Pacquiao wins this fight by knockout, a lot of things are going to take place.

Sugar Shane Seriously Inured

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Sergio Mora punches Shane Mosley during the eighth round in a Middleweight bout at Staples Center on September 18, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The fight ended in a draw. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

This could happen if he gets knocked out. Shane Mosley is getting old and his speech is already not doing so well.  If he doesn't watch it, he could end up with a problem.

One big blow by Manny could cause that to be further amplified.  

Shane Mosley Retires After Losing to a Great Fighter

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Shane Mosley and Sergio Mora fight to a draw during the fourth round of the Middleweight bout at Staples Center on September 18, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

If Shane Mosley is knocked out in this fight, it's time to hang up the gloves.  Mosley is getting older and his career is almost over.  

Going out losing to Pacquiao wouldn't be a horrible outcome.  At least he would have lost to the best in the world.

Mayweather Vs Pacman

This is what we all want to see.  Two of the best pound for pound fighters of all time going at it in the ring for the title of the the best in the world.  

Mayweather beat Mosley by decision earlier in his career and it would prove that Pacquiao was a better fighter than Mayweather, which would lead to the fight, I hope.

It would set PPV records and really be a great fight.

2. Pacman Wins By Decision

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines celebrates after he was declared the winner by a unanimous decision against Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at C

This is the prediction that I will make for this fight.  Pacman is just too strong for Mosley to defeat him, but I don't think he will knock out Mosley.  He won't take the chance of getting knocked out to knock the other man out.

Pacman will fight conservatively. 

Pacquiao Looks Great Again

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: The likeness Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines is seen on the giant screen as he is introduced prior to fighting against Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico during their WBC World Super Welterweight Titl

Fighting Mosley will make Pacquiao look very good.  Mosley just isn't the fighter he once was and to think that he has a great chance at beating Pacman is crazy.

Winning this fight will make him look even better in the eyes of boxing fans.

3. Mosley Wins By Split Decision

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Referee Pat Russell poses with Shane Mosley and Sergio Mora after the Middleweight bout at Staples Center on September 18, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The fight ended in a draw. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

I just can't see Mosley winning by unanimous decision.  If he is going to win, he will either knock Pacman out, or he will win via split decision.  

This would lead to some major problems.

Mosley Vs Pacman 2

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LAS VEGAS - MAY 01: (R-L) Shane Mosley throws a right to the head of Floyd Mayweather Jr. as Mayweather Jr. dodges it during the welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

A split decision would for sure lead to another fight between these two legends.  This is not what everyone wants to see, and it's doubtful it will happen.

3. Mosley Knocks Out Pacman

If Mosley beats Pacman it would be one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.  It would truly be a stunner and would shake the world.

It would be headline news and be all over the Internet message boards and television stations.

Mayweather Vs Pacman

Yeah, you aren't seeing double.  Throughout the contract notifications for the fight between Mayweather and Pacman, Mayweather has been dodging this fight like a left hook. 

If Mosley knocks out Manny, then he would be more willing to fight Pacman.

Mosley Saves Boxing

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LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 24: Shane Mosley smiles after his ninth round TKO of Antonio Margarito after his corner threw in the towel during their WBA welterweight title fight on January 24, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Don

If Pacman is knocked out, it will save boxing. Hear me out on this one.  Boxing is quickly taking a backseat to MMA.  The sport needs something that will change that and this will help.

Manny Pacquiao is a fan favorite, everyone seems to love the guy, but if he is knocked out, it will draw more attention to the sport, rather than Pacquiao just winning another long fight.  

Mosley would change it up and cause for the sports world to be taken by surprise, once again putting boxing in the driver's seat.