Shane Mosley

Shane Mosley (born September 7, 1971) is a professional boxer from Pomona, California. He has won world titles in three weight divisions, and is the former WBA Welterweight Super Champion.

Personal life

His ex-wife Jin Mosley is a Korean American who was born and raised in New York.Therefore, he would always attach the Taegukgi, which is the flag of South Korea to his trunks when he fought. They have three children together, Najee Jamarr, Taiseki Justin and Mee-Yon Jinae. Shane also has one other child Shane Jr., who is following in his father's footsteps and training to be a boxer as well. It was announced on HBO, minutes before his fight with Margarito, that he and Jin had separated. Later, it was revealed that she had filed for divorce.
In 2010, Mosley teamed up with PETA to protest dog fighting and to protest the seal fur trade in Canada.

Undefeated Lightweight Champion

 

Amateur career

Mosley was an amateur standout, capturing various amateur titles, including:

• 1989 United States Amateur Champion at Lightweight 132 lb (60 kg)
• 1989 World Junior Championships Silver Medalist in San Juan (PUR) 132 lb (60 kg)
• 1990 United States Amateur Champion at Lightweight 132 lb (60 kg)
• 1990 Goodwill Games Bronze Medalist in Seattle (USA) 132 lb (60 kg)
• 1992 United States Amateur Champion at Light Welterweight 139 lb (63 kg) he also had an amateur record of 96-3