Two fighters entered San Antonio with something to prove — and neither left unchanged.
Jesus Ramos Jr., looking to rebound and reassert himself as a rising star, met Shane Mosley Jr., the legacy-driven technician hungry for a breakthrough statement win of his own. It became a tactical, grinding 10-round battle where both men had moments, but ultimately Ramos imposed just enough intensity and pressure to secure a unanimous decision.
Mosley opened the fight well, reading Ramos’ rhythm and testing his timing early. His movement and counters disrupted Ramos’ comfort zone, forcing him to rethink his entry points.
Mosley’s jab was clean, his feints set traps, and he wasn’t intimidated by Ramos’ size or power. At times, it looked like Mosley might be able to slow the fight down enough to steal momentum.
However, Ramos — noticeably rusty early — began warming into his offense.
This wasn’t accidental. Afterward, Ramos revealed why:
"I'm not gonna lie, it was tough. I actually had a right-hand injury the last three weeks of camp. We didn't spar for the last four weeks. So it was tough to get my timing. I would catch a rhythm and lose it."
That inconsistency showed through the first half of the fight, where Mosley was able to counter and disrupt the flow.
What Ramos didn’t expect was the quality of the shots Mosley landed—nothing devastating, but sharp enough to make him reset.
"He never hurt me but he did surprise me. He hit me with shots I wasn't expecting. But I never felt like my legs weren't there."
Mosley earned respect inside the ring — and among fans — for his poise and execution.
As the fight progressed, Mosley continued to find moments, especially when Ramos paused offensively. But the crowd — roaring for Ramos — shifted momentum down the stretch.
"The crowd was giving me fuel. I was listening to my family and hearing my father's voice and I was able to push more and bring the best out of me."
Rounds 8 through 10 were where Ramos dug in, turned up his output, and finally widened the scoring gap.
Mosley imposed tactics; Ramos imposed trauma and will.
Late in the fight, Ramos admitted he battled himself more than Mosley:
"I kept getting flashbacks and I didn't want the same thing to happen again. I kept pushing and pushing. I was in a dark place in that 10th round."
Mosley tried to surge, but Ramos finished harder, banking the championship rounds to close the show.
Despite Mosley’s competitive stretches, judges saw Ramos ahead throughout.
| Judge | Winner | Final Score |
|---|---|---|
| Judge 1 | Jesus Ramos Jr. | 116 – 112 |
| Judge 2 | Jesus Ramos Jr. | 117 – 111 |
| Judge 3 | Jesus Ramos Jr. | 117 – 111 |
Result: Unanimous Decision — Jesus Ramos Jr.
Ramos immediately set his target:
"I want Carlos Adames. He's the full champion. I don't want the interim belt, I want the champion."
He proved he can grind through adversity — but Adames would demand another level.
Shane Mosley Jr. earned respect Saturday night. Many expected Ramos to simply walk through him — but Mosley’s composure, timing, and stubbornness made Ramos uncomfortable all night.
He didn’t win, but he elevated his stock and proved he’s a legitimate player at 160 — dangerous for anyone who overlooks him.
Expect him back soon, maybe in another high-profile test or a title eliminator.
It wasn’t spectacular — it was grueling.
Ramos pushed through injury, doubt, and difficult moments while Mosley pushed him to adjust and earn it.
San Antonio saw two versions of greatness:
And together, they made one of the weekend’s most compelling battles.
