Controversial boxer Anthony Mundine flexes his muscles during one of his many weigh-ins. Source: TORSTEN BLACKWOOD / AFP
ANTHONY Mundine's controversial reign over Australian sport could soon be done, with the boxer revealing: "If I lose again, I'll call it a day".
Undoubtedly the most polarising athlete in Aussie history, Mundine has told The Daily Telegraph he will quit the fight game should he lose his next bout a potential October showdown with ageing American superstar Shane Moseley.
As reported by this newspaper back in March, the outspoken 38-year-old is looking to have one last crack at the US fight scene by securing a clash with the future Hall of Famer who, more than a decade ago, was the most dangerous man on the planet.
After four months of negotiation, Mundine not only insists the deal could be finalised as early as today "we're just waiting on that signature from Shane" but knows exactly what a loss would mean to his highly publicised career.
"I'm looking to fight Shane Moseley and if I lose that ... yeah, I'll call it a day," he tells The Daily Telegraph. "I'm at that point now where it's kill or be killed, there is nothing else.
"And that means this next fight, it will be the biggest of my career. I still want the best; still want to knock 'em all over until I reach Floyd Mayweather ... but for that to happen I can't afford to lose."
Anthony Mundine and Danny Geale. Picture: Brett Costello Source: DailyTelegraph
Boasting a career that has now spanned 12 years and three world titles, Mundine is keen to avenge his comprehensive points loss to fellow Australian Daniel Geale at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in January.
While "The Man" remains keen to challenge Geale a third time, the IBF middleweight champ will instead head Stateside in August to push his reputation the old fashioned way by defending for a fifth time against gritty Englishman Darren Barker.
All of which leaves Mundine awaiting that signature.
Once rated the most feared fighter on the planet, Sugar Shane Moseley is now 41 and back chasing world titles after spending 12 months in retirement following a winless streak that lasted four fights and two years.
Since returning, the fighter boasting straps in three separate weight divisions has made just the sole appearance, beating Mexican Pablo Cesar Cano by unanimous decision.
It's understood, should the Californian native accept the Team Mundine deal, he will command slightly less than the $1.5 million American Antonio Tarver received to fight Danny Green two years ago.
In comparison, US superstar Roy Jones Jr received a $2.5 million purse to fight Green.
Asked about the negotiations, Mundine said: "All I can say now is that it's close, really close.
"The ball, it's in his court. I've agreed to a deal and am ready to go ... I'm just waiting now for Shane to sign it."
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