Caz
2nd May 2007, 11:19 AM
British prospects John Murray and John O'Donnell sparred with four-time world champion Shane Mosley ahead of their American debuts on Saturday.
The pair are co-promoted by Oscar de la Hoya and will appear on the undercard of the American's super-fight with Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas.
Former Junior Olympic gold medallist O'Donnell will box Mexican Christian Solano over 10 rounds.
WBC Youth lightweight champion Murray's opponent is yet to be confirmed.
Mosley, a world champion at three different weights, is helping De la Hoya, who he has beaten twice, prepare for his clash with Mayweather.
O'Donnell, 21, said: "I will never forget it. I'm just 21 and I have sparred Shane Mosley.
"Both Shane and Oscar took time out for us, even though it is a very busy week. They went out of their way to give me support and advice. It meant a lot to me."
Murray added: "You can't buy this kind of experience. It's invaluable. It's something I will never forget. Shane, Oscar and their team are class acts."
Promoter Mick Hennessy said: "Shane couldn't speak highly enough about them afterwards. He said they were both great young talents. "He said O'Donnell was full of tricks with fast hands and he thought Murray punched hard and was very strong for a lightweight."
The pair are co-promoted by Oscar de la Hoya and will appear on the undercard of the American's super-fight with Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas.
Former Junior Olympic gold medallist O'Donnell will box Mexican Christian Solano over 10 rounds.
WBC Youth lightweight champion Murray's opponent is yet to be confirmed.
Mosley, a world champion at three different weights, is helping De la Hoya, who he has beaten twice, prepare for his clash with Mayweather.
O'Donnell, 21, said: "I will never forget it. I'm just 21 and I have sparred Shane Mosley.
"Both Shane and Oscar took time out for us, even though it is a very busy week. They went out of their way to give me support and advice. It meant a lot to me."
Murray added: "You can't buy this kind of experience. It's invaluable. It's something I will never forget. Shane, Oscar and their team are class acts."
Promoter Mick Hennessy said: "Shane couldn't speak highly enough about them afterwards. He said they were both great young talents. "He said O'Donnell was full of tricks with fast hands and he thought Murray punched hard and was very strong for a lightweight."