MAYWEATHER VS. MOSLEY IS SET FOR MAY 1ST! NOT WHAT WE ALL WANNA SEE BUT WILL HAVE TO MAKE DO SINCE PAC MAN IS SCARED OF STEROIDS TEST!

Mayweather-Mosley Release First Statements Since Fight Signing

Now that both men have officially signed on for their May 1 superfight, Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley have begun the inevitable subtle trash talk against each other.

In the wake of his sensational knockout of Antonio Margarito last January, Mosley had launched a campaign to get Mayweather in the ring, even going as far to call out Floyd face to face in the ring following Mayweather’s decision win over Juan Manuel Marquez. Contrary to experts, Mosley thinks he’ll secure an easy victory since he sees no advantages in this fight for his opponent.

“I have always wanted to fight Floyd and now it is finally coming true,” Mosley said a prepared statement. “I am already in great shape and ready to show everyone on May 1 that I am stronger, faster and better than he is. I will have no problem beating him."

Mosley’s lack of activity as a 38 year old fighter has been noted as a knock against him going into the Mayweather bout. By fight night, he’ll have been out of the ring for 15 months facing an opponent who relies heavily on movement, especially against larger opponents.

"I've been in training camp, sparring, staying in the gym working," Mosley told the LA Times. "I'm ready. I'll go back to training, and believe me, people will see the good Sugar Shane. There's no rust on me. I never stay away from the gym too long. I'm a fighter, I love boxing, it’s what I do."

On Mayweather’s end, the undefeated multi-division has done a 180 in his assessment of Mosley. Last year, Floyd on ESPN TV and in this very column derided Mosley as a steroid abusing, washed up athlete.

Reluctantly, Mayweather acknowledged Mosley’s formidable skills, but maintained he’s still a level below him.

"This one is definitely for the fans as I wasn't going to waste anyone's time with a meaningless tune-up bout and asked to fight Shane immediately,” he explained. “I have said ever since I came back to the sport that I only wanted to fight the best. I think Shane is one of the best, but come May 1, he still won't be great enough to beat me.”

At 32 years old, Mayweather faces his own inactivity issues, having fought just one bout since December, 2007.

Look for an official press conference within the week, rumored to take place in New York City. Both men are also said to be in Miami for Super Bowl weekend to beat the promotional drums.