Sad news hit the boxing world on Friday when it was announced that highly regarded trainer Naazim Richardson passed away at just 55 years old, following a long-term illness. Richardson notably trained former world champions Steve Cunningham, Bernard Hopkins, and Shane Mosley.
This Sunday Punch is a tribute of sorts to Richardson specifically for what happened pre-fight, then the masterclass put on my Shane Mosley during the fight.
On January 24th, 2009, Mosley was the underdog against WBA welterweight champion Antonio Margarito had just handed Miguel Cotto his first loss by TKO in July 2008.