Berto Mosley Off?

[Andre]

Gee that brings that disaster a bit closer to home doesnt it!

Understandable and my condolences and prayers are with them all.


Be nice if Boxing threw some profit there way somehow.

[ICB]

I was really looking forward to this fight, i can understand Andre Berto's reason's and i respect that. But im still very disappointed i thought this could of been the FOTY, and it would of been a great coming out party for Andre Berto.

[match]

There is now officially no excuse for Mayweather not to fight Mosley next.

[Greig]

Surely Mayweather will demand that Shane undergo USADA testing, seeing as how he's an admitted steroid user and all.

[match]

Surely Mayweather will demand that Shane undergo USADA testing, seeing as how he's an admitted steroid user and all.

If he does Mosley will likely comply, considering he came out and agreed with Mayweather's decision to test Manny.

[Greig]

Surely Mayweather will demand that Shane undergo USADA testing, seeing as how he's an admitted steroid user and all.

If he does Mosley will likely comply, considering he came out and agreed with Mayweather's decision to test Manny.

It's a big if mate. Personally I don't think Floyd wants anything to do with Shane.

[bradlee180]

I think a top fighter has to block out everything and focus on his career...and I mean everything.

Selfish, sure, but I think that kind of sacrifice and even heartlessness is what it takes to be elite.

Pacquiao was preparing for Cotto and they were hit by two typhoons, flooding, landslides, over 300 thousand people left homeless, disease outbreaks like cholera usually follow a disaster like that, and there were over 600 dead.

Actually, Manny going ahead with the Cotto fight brought positive feelings to the beleaguered people.
How is Berto pulling out going to do anybody any good?


Then again, this is boxing: a dirty, dirty sport where people in charge believe that everything in life takes a back seat to money.
Whole damn fight cancellation could actually be just a step-aside deal on the QT to make the Mosely/maywetaher fight happen instead.


I put nothing past the people who run boxing, no matter how underhanded or despicable.


That's a harsh assessment given what's being seen on the news everyday with the scope of the disaster and the unimaginable human suffering going on down there, but it is what it is.

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[Myk_Myk]

I think a top fighter has to block out everything and focus on his career...and I mean everything.

Selfish, sure, but I think that kind of sacrifice and even heartlessness is what it takes to be elite.

Pacquiao was preparing for Cotto and they were hit by two typhoons, flooding, landslides, over 300 thousand people left homeless, disease outbreaks like cholera usually follow a disaster like that, and there were over 600 dead.

Actually, Manny going ahead with the Cotto fight brought positive feelings to the beleaguered people.
How is Berto pulling out going to do anybody any good?


Then again, this is boxing: a dirty, dirty sport where people in charge believe that everything in life takes a back seat to money.
Whole damn fight cancellation could actually be just a step-aside deal on the QT to make the Mosely/maywetaher fight happen instead.


I put nothing past the people who run boxing, no matter how underhanded or despicable.


That's a harsh assessment given what's being seen on the news everyday with the scope of the disaster and the unimaginable human suffering going on down there, but it is what it is.

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I think the difference with Berto is that he has lost family, and still has family in trouble there now.

I had wandered what would happen with this story. I had actually entertained the idea that it would really inspire him and give him a real edge.

I hope things work out for him. Good thing is he's young and still has many great things to aspire to.

[CFH]

I think a top fighter has to block out everything and focus on his career...and I mean everything.

Selfish, sure, but I think that kind of sacrifice and even heartlessness is what it takes to be elite.

Pacquiao was preparing for Cotto and they were hit by two typhoons, flooding, landslides, over 300 thousand people left homeless, disease outbreaks like cholera usually follow a disaster like that, and there were over 600 dead.

Actually, Manny going ahead with the Cotto fight brought positive feelings to the beleaguered people.
How is Berto pulling out going to do anybody any good?


Then again, this is boxing: a dirty, dirty sport where people in charge believe that everything in life takes a back seat to money.
Whole damn fight cancellation could actually be just a step-aside deal on the QT to make the Mosely/maywetaher fight happen instead.


I put nothing past the people who run boxing, no matter how underhanded or despicable.


That's a harsh assessment given what's being seen on the news everyday with the scope of the disaster and the unimaginable human suffering going on down there, but it is what it is.

.

I think the difference with Berto is that he has lost family, and still has family in trouble there now.

I had wandered what would happen with this story. I had actually entertained the idea that it would really inspire him and give him a real edge.

I hope things work out for him. Good thing is he's young and still has many great things to aspire to.

Exactly. Berto has lost family members and the survivors need his help. There are a great many things more important than boxing (or any other career) and Berto's family situation is one of them. He's doing a very selfless thing and he deserves to be commended for it.

[match]

I think a top fighter has to block out everything and focus on his career...and I mean everything.

Selfish, sure, but I think that kind of sacrifice and even heartlessness is what it takes to be elite.

Pacquiao was preparing for Cotto and they were hit by two typhoons, flooding, landslides, over 300 thousand people left homeless, disease outbreaks like cholera usually follow a disaster like that, and there were over 600 dead.

Actually, Manny going ahead with the Cotto fight brought positive feelings to the beleaguered people.
How is Berto pulling out going to do anybody any good?


Then again, this is boxing: a dirty, dirty sport where people in charge believe that everything in life takes a back seat to money.
Whole damn fight cancellation could actually be just a step-aside deal on the QT to make the Mosely/maywetaher fight happen instead.


I put nothing past the people who run boxing, no matter how underhanded or despicable.


That's a harsh assessment given what's being seen on the news everyday with the scope of the disaster and the unimaginable human suffering going on down there, but it is what it is.

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Absolute bullsh!t! When lives are in peril, especially family, sports are absolutely meaningless. Berto pulling out is not doing any bad for anyone. Everyone who paid is getting their money back.

[generalbulldog]

Surely Mayweather will demand that Shane undergo USADA testing, seeing as how he's an admitted steroid user and all.

I don't think Floyd will fight Shane (High risk, low reward) and number 2 there will be no drug test. Al Haymon also represents Andre Berto and he didn't demand any Olympic style drug test against Shane.

[match]

Even though the majority of people on this board blame Manny for that fight not coming off, the majority of people polled throughout the country blame Floyd. He would be crucified if he let a fight now with Mosley fall by the wasteside. And it's technically the second biggest fight that can be made in boxing so I don't agree with it being low reward, as Shane is arguably the third most popular fighter behind Floyd and Manny. Not to mention it's virtually Floyd's only chance to upstage Manny-Clottey.

[Andre]

Even though the majority of people on this board blame Manny for that fight not coming off, the majority of people polled throughout the country blame Floyd. He would be crucified if he let a fight now with Mosley fall by the wasteside. And it's technically the second biggest fight that can be made in boxing so I don't agree with it being low reward, as Shane is arguably the third most popular fighter behind Floyd and Manny. Not to mention it's virtually Floyd's only chance to upstage Manny-Clottey.

God I hope you are right and its made.

HAve my doubts though, Floyd will probably retire stating "theres no competition left" so as to secure that zero and keep him in the record books next to our hero Spen Okkte .

"Sorry Spen, but Germanys that way ".

[CFH]

Surely Mayweather will demand that Shane undergo USADA testing, seeing as how he's an admitted steroid user and all.

I don't think Floyd will fight Shane (High risk, low reward) and number 2 there will be no drug test. Al Haymon also represents Andre Berto and he didn't demand any Olympic style drug test against Shane.

How is Shane Mosley, coming off a blow out of who was at the time considered the best welterweight in the world a low reward fighter? Will some people say he was too old? Sure, but some people will say anything in an attempt to discredit a fighter. Aside from Pacquiao, there is no one Floyd could fight who would be a higher reward.

[CFH]

Also, if Mayweather goes ahead and fights Campbell now that Mosley is available, I will have no respect for him as a fighter (as much as I'd like to see Campbell get the payday).