Twenty-nine year old "Sugar" Shane Mosley has been boxing since age 9. His professional record of 36-0 with 33 knockouts is impressive. His biggest fight to date was in June of 2000 against Oscar De La Hoya. His 12-round decision over De La Hoya made him a world welterweight champion. Mosley previously held the IBF lightweight champion belt.

Mosley is known for his speed and power as a boxer. He is also known for his close relationships with his family members, including his father and manager, Jack Mosley.

Mosley is currently at the top of many "pound-for-pound" best boxer lists, including topping The Ring Magazine's ("The Bible of Boxing") list. In the November 2000 issue, The Ring named him the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world today.