Andre Berto vs. Shane Mosley Official Discussion Thread

[TheAdmiral]

I know I have a boxing thread already, but since it failed, I'll just make threads for the major fights from here on out.

January 30 (HBO)
Andre Berto vs. Shane Mosley, 12 rounds, WBA/WBC Welterweight unification​

Andre Berto (Winter Haven, Florida)
Birthdate: September 7, 1983
Height/Reach: 5’8 ½”/72”
Professional Record: 25-0 (19 KO)
Last Fight: W 12 Juan Urango (May 30, 2009; 3rd defense of WBC Welterweight title)
Notable Opponents: Luis Collazo (W 12), David Estrada (TKO 11), Steve Forbes (W 12), Cosme Rivera (W 10), Juan Urango (W 12)
Titles Held: WBC Welterweight title (3 defenses, current)
Other Awards: Champion, 2001 National Golden Gloves, Light Middleweight division; Champion, 2003 National Golden Gloves, Welterweight division; Bronze Medal, 2003 World Amateur Championships, Welterweight division; ESPN.com Prospect of the Year 2006

Shane Mosley (Pomona, California)
Birthdate: September 7, 1971
Height/Reach: 5’9”/74”
Professional Record: 46-5 (39 KO, 1 NC)
Last Fight: TKO 9 Antonio Margarito (January 24, 2009; won WBA Welterweight title)
Notable Opponents: Luis Collazo (W 12), Miguel Cotto (L 12), Oscar De La Hoya (W 12 twice), Vernon Forrest (W 12 twice), James Leija (TKO 9), Antonio Margarito (TKO 9), Raul Marquez (NC 3), Ricardo Mayorga (KO 12), John Molina (TKO 8), Fernando Vargas (TKO 10, TKO 6), Winky Wright (L 12 twice)
Titles Held: IBF Lightweight title (8 defenses, vacated), WBC Welterweight title (3 defenses, lost to Vernon Forrest), WBA Super Welterweight title (no defenses, lost to Winky Wright), WBC Super Welterweight title (no defenses, lost to Winky Wright), Ring Magazine Junior Middleweight title (no defenses, lost to Winky Wright), WBA Welterweight title (current)
Other Awards: 1989 United States Amateur Champion, Lightweight division; Silver Medal, 1989 World Junior Championships, Lightweight division; 1990 United States Amateur Champion, Lightweight division; Bronze Medal, 1990 Goodwill Games, Lightweight division; 1992 United States Amateur Champion, Light Welterweight division

I like Mosley in this fight, via stoppage in the mid to late rounds. The fight will also be aired internationally via SKY (UK), Main Event (Australia), and DigiSport (Hungary).

 

[TheAdmiral]

The fight is off!

http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=24771

Since the 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti on Tuesday evening, I have been focusing on my family and the Haitian people who are facing an inconceivable battle for survival while still trying to continue to prepare for an opportunity I have dreamt of since childhood.* I lost several family members to the earthquake and after two days without word, was relieved to learn that my sister, Naomi and her daughter, Jessica survived, but were left homeless. I have seen the pain in my parents’ eyes as they attempt to understand what has happened to our homeland and recognize a place they once called home.
As a result of this disaster, I am mentally and physically exhausted and therefore I have no choice but to withdraw from my bout on January 30.
Throughout the past six days, I have received an incredible outpouring of support, and I sincerely appreciate everyone’s prayers for the people of Haiti. I hope that everyone will continue to keep the Haitian people in their thoughts and prayers as we work to rebuild this proud nation. The rebuilding of Haiti is not something that will happen overnight, but I am fully dedicated to helping the Haitian people recover from this catastrophic event.

 

[mr google]

I know I have a boxing thread already, but since it failed...

:nono: Your boxing thread did not fail. It's boxing itself that has failed.
There aren't many boxing fights now that capture our imagination and
there are far too many world champions that nobody knows. Then when
the opportunity comes for a fight that the public really want to see i.e. Manny V. Money it fails. That's not your fault so you can't take the
blame for it. :2 cents:

 

[TheAdmiral]

:nono: Your boxing thread did not fail. It's boxing itself that has failed.
There aren't many boxing fights now that capture our imagination and
there are far too many world champions that nobody knows. Then when
the opportunity comes for a fight that the public really want to see i.e. Manny V. Money it fails. That's not your fault so you can't take the
blame for it. :2 cents:

Thanks for that, but it did suck for awhile being the only poster in that thread.

 

[mr google]

I was thinking now that the Manny V. Money and Andre Berto vs. Shane Mosley fights are dead maybe the short term solution would be Money V. Mosley and if Manny and Money both win their respective fights some wise man or woman could reshedule the Manny V Money fight later this year. :2 cents:

I hope you followed all that. :helpme:

 

[Big Poppa Pump]

:nono: Your boxing thread did not fail. It's boxing itself that has failed.
There aren't many boxing fights now that capture our imagination and
there are far too many world champions that nobody knows. Then when
the opportunity comes for a fight that the public really want to see i.e. Manny V. Money it fails. That's not your fault so you can't take the
blame for it. :2 cents:

Totally agree with Google on that. Think Admiral's boxing thread will get more replies as the big fights come in.
Also, reckon Mayweather Mosley will happen this year. :2 cents:

 

[Big Poppa Pump]

Check this out

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/boxing/2815815/Pretty-Boy-could-face-Mosley.html

 

[mr google]

Check this out

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/boxing/2815815/Pretty-Boy-could-face-Mosley.html

Thanks for the info. :hatsoff:

Let's hope Mayweather can keep his mouth shut and do his talking in the ring for the rest of the year. :2 cents: