For the second time this month, a major boxing match has been cancelled. First, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather shut down their proposed March mega-fight (and we’re still not sure who to blame). That could’ve been the biggest draw of all-time. Now, Andre Berto, with much better reason, has had to cancel his January 30 bout with “Sugar” Shane Mosley. Pacquiao and Mayweather were bickering over blood tests. Berto had to withdraw from his Welterweight Championship Unification fight with Mosley because the catastrophic earthquake that recently struck Haiti (and thus deeply affected his family who resides there) left him physically and emotionally unable to prepare.
Shane Mosley vs. Andre Berto Cancelled / Image: Zuma Press
It was too late to find a substitute, so the fight is off. A disappointed “Sugar” Shane said:
“I’m disappointed that the fight has been called off, but I understand that Andre is going through a very difficult time. My heart goes out to him, his family and the people of Haiti during the aftermath of this terrible tragedy. I’m sorry for the losses that Andre and all of the Haitian people are suffering. I have everyone in my prayers.”
This is certainly a huge disappointment to boxing fans. But when you put things into perspective, the fight doesn’t matter. The terrible tragedy that has occurred (and continues to occur) in Haiti is so far beyond this. Click here for information, resources, and ways you can help survivors of the Haiti earthquake. Additionally, you can join Andre Berto in supporting Haitian relief by sporting his new vintage t-shirt. All proceeds will go directly to the America"
