What does Andre Berto have to do to prove himself in 2011?
January 10th, 2011
By Alex Aviles: My first real exposure to Andre Berto (27-0, 21 KO’s)was in June 2008 on HBO’s Boxing After Dark card where he won the vacated WBC Welterweight title, since then Berto has been on the rise to stardom… and is still on the rise nearly 3 years later. His most notable victory comes off the very close (yet controversial) decision versus Luis Collazo. The opportunity for stardom was inevitable and a shot against a world renowned fighter was on the horizon. After defeating Juan Urango in May 2009, the stage was set for him to face “Sugar” Shane Mosley. Ultimately, the bout set for January 2010 fell through after a massive earthquake had hit the country of Haiti just 2 weeks prior of the fight, forcing Berto to pull out due to emergency stemming from the earthquake.
So what does Berto need to do to prove himself to the boxing community in 2011? With Mosley, Pacquiao, Cotto booked,Top Ranks refusal to co-promote, and with Mayweather’s legal troubles, the only options are in the 140lb division. The likes of Khan, Maidana, Bradley, Alexander, and Ortiz leave Berto no shortage of possibilities at Junior Welterweight. The fights would generate immediate interest among boxing fans, and will help gain the respect that Andre Berto so desperately needs at this point in his career. While still young at age 27, he is probably the most ready he’s ever been for that defining moment. But for now the question will remain of what does Andre Berto need to earn the respect of his fans and peers.
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The so called top fighters are afraid to step in the ring with .they all know that fighting Berto has too much risk and not enough reward.I thought Berto won that fight against Collazo because collazo ran out of gas in the last 5 round.Berto has learned from that fight . Berto is the most dangerous fighter at 147 that’s why guys like Cotto and Pacquiao are not willing to face Berto.
berto is a great fighter who just needs to fight at a higer level what i belive he would be succcful in rispect him coz he will be the next star
fight sombody. no more to say…………… How about cinton, an avarage known fighter who’s had success before, and besides the fact that he keeps calling Berto out. And cintron suks too so if Berto was to loose to him it’ll all be over for him
hey I live a few miles from berto and just recently found out who he is lol
he needs to fight a well known fighter and look good. He has all the tools to become a super star. If he can learn to time fighters and counter punch he will be very hard to beat
Fight someone like Cotto, Mosley, Khan, just somebody we know.. ok thats it
@airmoks1
Everyone was surprised Berto won including Berto himself. Berto’s father was yelling at his son “we need a knock out to win”. LOL I was watching the expression on everyone’s face when they announced Berto won, and they all looked surprised. Berto knew he got away with robbery. I wonder why there was no rematch? When they announced Berto was going to fight Freddy Hernandez, and he was going to get paid over a million for the fight, I was saying “who is Freddy Hernandez”. Why did Berto get paid over a million for fighting a nobody when Berto himself is barely an attraction? I have a feeling it is a payoff for dropping his fight with Shane Mosley. Marquez and Berto did so lousy in the gate, since they both were considered co headling the event. And Berto was not even the main event, and he gets paid over a million for fight a big nobody does is not even ranked in the top 10 welterweights in the world? Seems very suspicious to me. Pay off? Heck Clottey got paid $1.5 million to fight Manny and Manny is the biggest name in boxing and Clottey was a least ranked #5 in the welterweight division at that time. Over $1 million for fighting Freddy Henandez who is probably ranked in the high teens in the welterweight division. So reeks of a pay off. Something is fishy.
@Floydhasnoballs
I agree with you. I watched that fight and I thought Collazo won. Even the analysts thought Collazo won. Berto needs to fight a top notch fighter to be recognized. He needs to put earn respect by beating quality fighters. I am sure once he beats these guys, he will have his chance just like what Pacquiao did. He needs to take some risks at this point in his career.
let berto fight Maidana since berto has a suspect chin
The 2nd time he tried w/ Mosley it did not happend cuz he wanted 2much $. Like he was a bigger name then Mosley. And when Bradley could not find a dance partner and b4 he got it on w/ Carlos Abregu he asked CowardBerto for a fight and all he said was “if the $ is right he would do it” Wut im saying is this mtf hasen’t fought or proven him self and looked like sht against Collaso and his acting like hes PBF. WTF!
Berto lost his fight with Collazo, I don’t even know what fight the judges were watching. The majority of the people think he lost to Collazo. Heck even his father yelled at Andre “we need a knock out to win” just before the 12th round. Go watch his fight at youtube. It is so funny even his father thought his son lost the fight. His corner breathe a sigh of relief when they announced Berto had won, they had a surprise look in their face.
Please give up trying to help that coward to hide himself among those aging champions and let him be manly enough to fight his compulsory opponent. i.e.Selçuk aydin.
Berto who?…give him to Clottey first.
-STOP FIGHTING BUMS
-LET HIM FIGHT ALVAREZ OR ANY OTHER TOP WELTER
I dont people know who is BERTO IS until he fight COTTO or other best fighter then people might know who he is.
fight the best fighters.
fight some1 who is worth while fighting
He missed one of his big opportunity with Mosley and is too bad. Why he didn’t go for second negotiation? Now he has to go the hard way to clean up who is up there in Welterweight from 140-147 before Cotto and Pacquiao. Khan, Bradley vs Devon who ever win, Paul Williams and Margaritto on 147 lbs to show that he can beat big boxer. Possible Marquez on 140-142 lbs and knock him out on second round that will be impressive. Simple, good luck Berto!
Berto should make a lot of money but only for a short while. He is exciting and well managed. On the down side he will be exposed as soon as he starts fighting decient opposition.
Fight an actual Boxer. It seems that team Berto has been scouting local gyms and asking amatuer fighters if they want a title shot just sign the dotted line.
Fight Kermit Cintron, that would be a great fight for Berto mainly beause Kermit is a top quality fighter and the fact that Kerit has been calling Berto out for a long time now, sign the contract Berto!! Also they are both propmoted by Lou Dibella so it shouldnt be hard to make and also the fact that both are in need of a big fight and both are free for their next fight. So it makes sense Berto vs Kermit would be a geat break through fight for Berto..
Fight a top welterweight or a top light- middleweight. He hasent proved anything to me, okay he is a godo solid boxer. But he cant keep fighting washed up fighters. The only good fighters he has fought in there prime was Luis Callazo and Juan Urango. He has to fight next Paul Williams, Kermit Cintron, Joshua Clottey, Antonio Margarito, Mike Jones, Saul Alveraz.
@ Truth Tella
I don’t think that that fight prove nothing to Berto, because Marquez is old and is going to weight 2 divisions more that he is now. Remember the reason that Marquez is gonna fight in 147 is for Pacquiao. Berto has to move up in weight and start fighting big boys. He only IMO fight 2 contenders Collazo ( Berto look bad) and Quintana (little above average figher).
take care bro!
Fighting Juan Manuel Marquez would solve this question for both of them. They would have the fight that would get them both the respect they yearn for. Marquez will have an opportunity against a top welterweight and Berto will have the big name he’s looking for.
After that no one has an excuse to not fight one of these guys, and one of them will have to stop they’re whining.