Daniel Jacobs and Shane Mosley Jr. have agreed to a deal for a 10-round super middleweight fight on the Nate Diaz-Jorge Masvidal undercard July 6 in Anaheim, California, sources told ESPN.
The fight will serve as the Fanmio PPV co-main to the boxing match between former UFC stars.
Jacobs (37-4, 30 KOs) is a former middleweight champion who had a rare form of bone cancer during his boxing career. The 37-year-old Brooklynite last fought in February 2022, when he suffered a split decision loss to John Ryder.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Daniel Jacobs vs Shane Mosley J.
Date: Saturday June 6.
Time: At 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT.
Location: Anaheim, California
DANIEL JACOBS:
“The thought of returning has been lingering in my mind for the last two years. I want to secure a spot in the Hall of Fame and I believe that there’s more that I can do. I’ve accomplished a lot and I’ve inspired a lot of people. I have more than enough to come back against a young hungry lion like Shane Mosley Jr.
“I’ve always taken on the toughest challenges that can present themselves. I look forward to giving my all and showing what I can still do.
“I’m not fighting for livelihood, I’m fighting for greatness and I’m fighting to leave a legacy. That’s the strongest motivating force there is.
“Sometimes a break is good. Boxing is 80% mental and if your mental is not right going into a fight, sometimes it shows. This lay off has allowed me to get my mind and spirit right. Now it’s just about cementing this latest goal that I set for myself.”
SHANE MOSLEY JR:
“Training has been going great. I’m blessed to have this opportunity. This is the type of fight that you dream about as a young fighter. You work to get to these moments where you have a big test in front of you.
“Adversity shows the man to himself. You need these moments to define you. This is why we fight.
“My goal is actually to be undisputed middleweight champion, but when you get the opportunity to fight Daniel Jacobs, you don’t turn it down. I could have fought for a title at middleweight, but I couldn’t miss the chance to fight a legend.”
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