He was getting paid big money for showcase fights. Against Freddy Hernandez, Berto earned what Sergio Martinez got for fighting Paul Williams on short notice and for moving up a division to face the recognized middleweight champion of the world combined! Berto did not generate ratings or good business. Aydin was kept on hold for ages as mandatory challenger with rumors he was paid step aside money not to fight. Berto apparently priced himself out of a fight with Cotto. Berto never had to fight a rematch with Collazo. Berto turned down a fight with Mike Jones. Berto received a fee to waive his rescheduling clause with Shane Mosley for a fight Berto had cancelled. Berto also refused a 60/ 40 split with Mosley because he didn't want to travel to Cali. Knock downs against Berto were called correctly. Rumors of short rounds. How did Berto have so much go his way?
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