By Tommaso Nappo: Since not getting the fight with Manny Pacquiao, which he was a long shot at best. The next course of action from the Berto Camp should be to call out Marquez. While Marquez is apparently in negotiations for a bout with Erik Morales, it is not a done deal.

Why would Marquez be interested in a Berto fight? A fight for Marquez against Berto would accomplish two things for him. The first it would win him the World Boxing Council (WBC) Welterweight title, and leverage in any future dealings in a Pacquiao fight significantly increasing his portion of Pay Per View funds.. The second thing it would accomplish is it would at least get him a win over a young undefeated ( some may say untested ) Champion, answering critics that he can be successful at welterweight validating any fight with Pacquiao at 147 ( answering those concerned that it won’t be a mismatch.)

As far as Berto is concerned it would give him that “big name” on his resume that is currently missing. He would have an advantage as Marquez has fought at welterweight one time and looked poor. More importantly it would give him the experience of being in a “super fight” prior to a Pacquiao fight. He would at least then have some idea of what to expect although on a smaller scale then a fight with Pacquiao. The fight if it is marketed properly is basically an eliminator to see who fights Manny next. Resulting in a pretty good payday for both Marquez and Berto more so then any other fight out their for either of them this side of a fight with Pacquiao or Floyd.

For Berto this is the quickest way him to gain instant credibility with a victory over Marquez. People will over look the fact that Marquez can’t carry the weight nor power moving up. They have overlooked it obviously as Marquez was still the popular favorite to fight Manny at 147 even though he has not won a fight above 140. Lou Dibella needs to get on the horn, start a PR campaign anything to get Marquez in the ring next. If Marquez is serious about trying to beat Manny at 147 and not just showing up for a payday then he needs to test himself against a legitimate Welterweight prior to fighting Manny, Berto provides a perfect opportunity.