Boxing fans are in for a nostalgic treat as a true legend of the sport steps back into the ring after an eight-year hiatus. Shane Mosley, the three-division world champion, is making a dramatic return to face Bob Kofroth in a light heavyweight showdown on September 28. The bout will be part of a star-studded celebrity boxing event at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack, broadcast live on TrillerTV, with seven exciting contests lined up, each with a championship title at stake.

Mosley, a name synonymous with the golden era of boxing, last fought in 2016, where he faced a tough defeat against David Avanesyan via unanimous decision. But his legacy is much greater than a single loss. With world titles at 135, 147, and 154 pounds, Mosley has shared the ring with the sport’s elite—icons like Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, Canelo Alvarez, Miguel Cotto, and Oscar De La Hoya. Known for his relentless speed and power, Mosley is one of the few fighters who can claim to have rocked the seemingly untouchable Floyd Mayweather. In their 2010 clash, Mosley broke through Mayweather’s legendary defense, landing two devastating right hands that had fans on their feet.

Now, the question looms: can Mosley, at 52, summon the magic that made him a household name? Or will Father Time finally catch up with the once-unstoppable force? His opponent, Bob Kofroth, offers a wild card—Kofroth has never competed professionally, making this matchup both intriguing and unpredictable.

What does Bob Kofroth do? Is he a professional boxer?

Bob KoFroth is the owner and trainer at Elite Edge Boxing in Malvern, Pennsylvania. But, how did he get hooked on to the nitty-gritty of the “sweet science”? At a very tender age, Bob developed a passion for combat sports (boxing\kick boxing) and football. Initially, he started his sporting pursuit by earning a partial scholarship to play Division II football but later realized that his true calling was with boxing and kickboxing. Devoting most of his time to training in boxing, Bon got himself a spot on the Joe Hands Boxing Team in Philadelphia. With his team, he traveled all across the United States and participated in various competitions. He won the title of Middle Atlantic Boxing Champion at 197 lbs, and also participated in the Pennsylvania Golden Gloves, making it to the tournament’s final two years in a row. Moreover, while competing, his expertise also helped Bernand Hopkins secure a victory against Enrique Ornelas at the Liacouras Center after a one-year-long hiatus.

Moreover, his recognition in the boxing community landed him a role in the iconic boxing film Creed 2 as an extra. But boxing isn’t the only combat sport he competed in. Afterward, he became the head instructor at the World Martial Arts Academy and started competing in the Martial Arts circuit. He had the privilege of traveling all around North and South America, and he won the Light Heavy Weight NASKA World title in 2018.  Furthermore, he has also done research in the field of kinesiology, injury prevention, and human performance for over 10 years, and is a Certified Personal Trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Now, he spends his time passing the knowledge of ‘sweet science’ to the next generation at Elite Edge Boxing. “Through Bob’s extensive training/athletic career, he developed a passion for how amazing the human body can adapt and handle training loads.” Bob’s bio at the Elite Edge Boxing’s website reads, “from kids to adults, everyone is benefiting from his coaching techniques and he is surely keeping people in the community out of trouble”.

However, one thing that needs to be mentioned is that Bob has never competed in professional boxing, and his amateur record is also not available in the public domain.

 All we know about Bob Kofroth’s wife, kids, and family

Bob Kofroth is happily married to Jenny Kofroth. The relationship is still going strong and they recently celebrated their tenth marriage anniversary. “Happy 10 years to us. It’s been a journey and I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else! Thanks for always being my best friend! Love you,” she wrote on Instagram. The couple has three kids (two girls and a boy), who study in tenth, fifth, and second grade respectively.

Judging by her social media activity, she helps organize summer camp at Elite Edge for kids apart from taking care of her own children. “Good morning everyone! We have a few spots left in our summer camps and I’d really love for you child to come hangout with us this summer!! It will be a fun filled week with everything from boxing, sports, games and maybe some farm aniamls might come visit! Please message me if interested or share this post! Thanks!” she wrote in an Instagram post last month.

Meanwhile, ahead of Bob Kofroth’s upcoming showdown against Shane Mosley, he broke down what he plans to do — “We go to first round, figure it out. Second round get after it, you know. Ah, just like I didn’t hesitate taking this fight in two weeks, I am not going to hesitate getting out there at the end of the day.”

Nevertheless, it will be a significant bout not only for Shane Mosley but for his opponent too. One thing is for sure, Bob will certainly enjoy his moment under the floodlights against a legendary boxer.

Nevertheless, will you be tuning in to watch Shane Mosley make a return to the boxing ring? Let us know in the comment section below.