By Dallan O’ Donnell: In a re-match long anticipated by every boxing fan that bore witness to the first encounter, there is an uncanny sense of redemption from both camps, both for different reasons entirely. Andre Berto was once the most celebrated prospect in the sport – gunning for the top, quicker than any other welterweight in the division, winning his world title.
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Berto vs. Ortiz 2 to take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles
By Sean McDaniel: The June 23rd rematch between former WBC welterweight champions Andre Berto (28-1, 22 KO’s) and Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO’s) will be staged at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, according to news from Dan Rafael.
Ortiz risking that Berto will be ready to fight on June 23rd
By Nate Anderson: Former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO’s) is taking a calculated risk by agreeing to wait for Andre Berto 928-1, 22 KO’s) to heal up after he ruptured his left biceps during a sparring session to get ready to fight Ortiz for a bout that was originally scheduled to take place in February.
Berto to try rehabilitation for his ruptured bicep instead of surgery
By Dan Ambrose: Not satisfied with the original diagnosis he received about him needing surgery to repair his ruptured left biceps, former IBF/WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto went and got a second opinion from a different doctor who advised Berto to try rehabilitation for 8-12 weeks rather than surgery, according to RingTV.
News update: Berto’s left arm injury to require surgery
By Eric Thomas: Earlier tonight, former IBF/WBC welterweight champion suffered a reported ruptured left bicep during a sparring session while getting ready for his February 11th rematch against Victor Ortiz. It sounded serious at the time, and now it’s been confirmed.
Berto suffers arm injury, Ortiz fight in jeopardy; Cotto should have agreed to fight Pacquiao at 147
By Allen Fox: According to Dan Rafael of ESPN, former IBF/WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto has suffered an arm injury of some kind that may require that his February 11th rematch with Victor Ortiz be postponed. Steve Kim is reporting that Berto suffered a ruptured bicep.
Berto: I have a secret strategy to beat Ortiz
By Dan Ambrose: Former IBF/WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (28-1, 22 KO’s) revealed last night on ESPN2 that he has a secret strategy that involved doing something different in his rematch with Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO’s) on February 11th to come out on top in their HBO fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Berto still blaming his loss to Ortiz on being anemic
By Eric Thomas: Former IBF/WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (28-1, 22 KO’s) feels that his loss to Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO’s) last April was due to him being supposedly anemic. Berto found out afterwards about his anemia problem and has fixed the issue with the help of nutritionist Victor Conte.
Berto will be explosive early against Ortiz but then run out of gas
By Dan Ambrose: Former IBF/WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (28-1, 22 KO’s) is working hard in training camp on his conditioning so that he doesn’t fade quite so badly as last time he fought Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO’s) last year in April, but Berto is likely to find out that his conditioning issues will resurface in their rematch next month on February 11th if the fight goes past the 5th round.
Ortiz sees himself as an underdog against Berto in their February 11th rematch
By Jason Kim: Former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO’s) feels he’ll be the underdog in his rematch with former IBF/WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (28-1, 22 KO’s) next month on February 11th at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada, despite having already beaten Berto a year ago last April by a 12 round decision.