Margarito V Moseley signed!!!

[HattonTheHammer]

pretty sure mosleys signed for berto in january.

Wouldnt be surprised if margarito puts himself in with any old contender and then waits it out to fight the winner of that next summer!!

[OumaFan]

I heard somewhere else that Berto-Mosley was not signed, that Berto's people were a bit unsure about going through with it unless they got more money, they'd just go with Collazo.

I can't say if that's 100 hundred percent true but I saw that yesterday and now today you have this so it could be.

[Deanrw]

The fight seems made now. Money alone was not the issue for Margarito. He just did not think Shane deserved a 50% split of the money.

By Mark Vester
According to Francisco Espinoza, co-manager of WBA welterweight champion Antonio Margarito, a deal has been reached for a title defense against Shane Mosley on January 24 in Las Vegas. There were ongoing negotiations for the last few weeks that broke down last Tuesday when Margarito, angry that Mosley wanted a 50-50 split, turned down the fight. Golden Boy Promotions tried to secure WBC champ Andre Berto for Molsey but there were numerous issues ranging from money to Berto losing his title for not making his mandatory obligation against Luis Collazo.
Espinoza told the usually reliable Notifight, that HBO, who put up a previous license fee of $4 million dollars, came to the table with a new offer late Friday night. Team Margarito went over the offer and approved it over the weekend. The previous license fee being put up by HBO was $4 million dollars. Espinoza did not disclose the financial terms of the new deal.
Espinoza told Notifight that Margarito accepted the deal and is making plans for his Los Angeles training camp. More details to come.

[Spicoli]

The fight seems made now. Money alone was not the issue for Margarito. He just did not think Shane deserved a 50% split of the money.

By Mark Vester
According to Francisco Espinoza, co-manager of WBA welterweight champion Antonio Margarito, a deal has been reached for a title defense against Shane Mosley on January 24 in Las Vegas. There were ongoing negotiations for the last few weeks that broke down last Tuesday when Margarito, angry that Mosley wanted a 50-50 split, turned down the fight. Golden Boy Promotions tried to secure WBC champ Andre Berto for Molsey but there were numerous issues ranging from money to Berto losing his title for not making his mandatory obligation against Luis Collazo.
Espinoza told the usually reliable Notifight, that HBO, who put up a previous license fee of $4 million dollars, came to the table with a new offer late Friday night. Team Margarito went over the offer and approved it over the weekend. The previous license fee being put up by HBO was $4 million dollars. Espinoza did not disclose the financial terms of the new deal.
Espinoza told Notifight that Margarito accepted the deal and is making plans for his Los Angeles training camp. More details to come.

Looks like the man has some buisness sense to go with that fiery offense and thick chin,good forhim,Should be a great fight,I like Tony over 12,would not rule a late TKO with Shane on his feet .

[ClubberLang]

pretty sure mosleys signed for berto in january.

No, Dan Rafael reported that that fight was in big trouble because of a number of issues. One was that Don King was pushing Collazo's mandatory status and Berto would have to give up the WBC belt to take the fight, which he did not want to do. Also, the money was not there for the risk involved. He stood to get about $850,000 for the Mosley fight, and about $650,000 to fight Collazo. So, the risk/reward was not adding up to take the fight. I hope this rumor is true and Margarito/Mosley is on. If not, I hope Mosley gives Williams a shot.