Shane Mosley Jr Breaks Down Bohachuk Fight, Decision to Sign With Zuffa Boxing

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Shane Mosley Jr Breaks Down Bohachuk Fight, Decision to Sign With Zuffa Boxing

Originally posted on KO on SI | By Tobias Linkin | Last updated May 6, 2026 11:23 AM ET

Shane Mosley Jr. has spent the majority of his career vying for a world title opportunity. He’s taken big fights against contenders like Daniel Jacobs and Jesus Ramos Jr., but he hasn’t been able to get over the hump.

Following a tough decision loss to Ramos Jr., Mosley Jr. is starting a new chapter in his boxing career, one that will bring high-profile headliners, beginning Sunday night at Zuffa Boxing 6.

The 160-pound contender will face Serhii Bohachuk, a hard-hitting middleweight contender known for his volume and pressure. The challenge won’t be easy, with Mosley Jr. coming into the fight as a +220 underdog.

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KO on SI: Two fights ago, you were at 168, while this fight is at 160 pounds. How has the cut gone and talk about your experience in camp.

SM: "Camp is going great, I feel like I’m very, very ready for the challenge at hand. The cut is going, but I’m right where I need to be. I’m ready to shed the pounds and get ready for this fight."

KO on SI: Do you have a final message to your fans for Sunday night?

SM: "Fans, come check out a great night of fights. It’s going to be on Paramount+, May 10 on Mother’s Day … you’re going to see a lot of great fights, including mine, obviously. The main event is the best fight. Since it’s Mother’s Day, you've got a lot of guys fighting for their mom. ‘Mama said knock you out,’ so everybody is going to try to knock their guy out. So that’s what you’re going to see."

This article first appeared on KO on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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