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The world of boxing is filled with bright lights, hard-hitting excitement, and larger-than-life athletes. So it’s no wonder that when volunteers with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire asked 14-year-old Joseph what his one true wish was, he chose to meet his favorite boxer, "Sugar" Shane Mosley.
Wish granters arranged for Joseph to meet with Mosley during his World Boxing Council welterweight title defense in Las Vegas. In addition to the actual fight, Mosley had much to do during the event and Joseph was with him most of the way.
The day before Mosley’s bout with challenger Adrian Stone, the champ had to weigh in. Joseph was there to watch the scale register 147 pounds. Later that evening, Mosley’s family, Joseph, and Joseph’s father went out for a long dinner together. The group traded laughs most of the night, but "Sugar" Shane had a sweet treat for Joseph. After dinner, Mosley invited Joseph to his suite for autographed presents including boxing gloves, a robe, trunks, posters, and worn boxing shoes.
Finally, the big day came. "Sugar" Shane was ready to defend his belt. Joseph and his father took their seats only a few rows from the ring. Perhaps Joseph was good luck because Mosley made quick work of 20-1 underdog Adrian Stone, knocking him out in the third round of the title fight. In the end, the champ kept his World Boxing Council welterweight belt and his biggest fan.
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I'm happy to hear this child got his wish. Shane Mosley is a true champion and a great person. It's things like this I love to read about...
- Mad Intensions 10/18/2007 18:28 -
What an exciting story! I enjoy watching boxing and am also a fan! What a treat and what a champion!!!!
- Andrea Nadal 01/07/2008 12:51 -
Wow. What a wonderful, wonderful story. Sugar Shane is such a classy athlete and it is both inspiring and heartwarming to know that in this world of money, fame and celebrity - people can still connect with one another as compassionate human beings.
- Kevin 12/14/2007 9:57 -
I love to read stories like this one and I'm so happy that you got your wish, that is really cool.....
- Ruby 03/27/2008 10:09 -
My wife Sarah was one of the wish granters for this wish and now I am a wish granter too. I was not involved with this wish myself, but I love hearing about it from her. Sugar Shane Mosley is an exceptional person in my book. It warms my heart everytime I hear the story.
- Roger 08/05/2009 12:06 -
I was searching pics in reference to Suga's Jan 24. 2009 regaining of the Welterweight World Championship Belt, I saw this article and see that whatever trials Suga has and will face, He will always be a Champion to me for honoring the wish of the fine young fella...two Champs indeed.
- Steve 01/26/2009 13:40
