By Jason Kim: In what will very possibly be the best fight of the year, Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KO’s), moving up in weight from the light welterweight division, pulled off a huge upset by beating WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (27-1, 21 KO’s) by a 12 round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Berto vs. Ortiz
Ortiz can beat Berto if he’s mentally tough tonight
By Eric Thomas: There’s no question that physically Victor Ortiz (28-2-2, 22 KO’s) has the tools to beat WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (27-0, 21 KO’s) in their fight tonight at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashintucket, Connecticut. Ortiz, 24, may have the best set of overall skills than any other fighter in the light welterweight division. The only thing that is keeping Ortiz from the best fighter in the division is his ability to handle adversity.
Even if Berto destroys Ortiz, there’s still a huge gulf between him and Mayweather and Pacquiao
By Eric Thomas: It really doesn’t matter now how badly WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (27-0, 21 KO’s) beats light welterweight challenger Victor Ortiz (28-2-2, 22 KO’s) on Saturday night, Berto will will be considered to be nowhere near as good as Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., the two fighters that Berto badly wants to fight. A win over yet another light welterweight opponent may not be nearly enough for Berto to justify that he deserves a shot against Mayweather or Pacquiao.
Berto-Ortiz: A Shot at Greatness or a Shot at the Last Chance Salloon?
By Chris Kelly: We are now all but sure to see the WBC version of the welterweight crown contested this year between the undefeated champion Andre Berto and the touted prospect Victor Ortiz. Many have deemed this clash to be the coming-out party of the eventual winner, claiming he is sure to rise to superstardom – whomever it may be. This may be a premature and somewhat naive conclusion to arrive at. It may in fact be a more accurate analogy to say this represents the end of the line for the loser.
Berto-Ortiz: Will Victor mentally quit in this one?
By Jason Kim: 24-year-old southpaw Victor Ortiz (28-2-2, 22 KO’s) has some of the best physical tools in the light welterweight division as well as the welterweight division. However, despite being blessed with great physical gifts, Ortiz has been beaten twice and recently had to settle for a 10 round draw against someone he was totally dominating in the earlier part of the fight.
Berto: Ortiz is very limited
By Dan Ambrose: WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (27-0, 21 KO’s) had less than complimentary things to say about his April 16th scheduled opponent light welterweight contender Victor Ortiz (28-2-2, 22 KO’s) at Thursday’s teleconference to publicize their fight at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Berto-Ortiz: Andre may crumble if Victor takes the fight to him early
by Eric Thomas: Light welterweight contender Victor Ortiz (28-2-2, 22 KO’s) may have had his share of problems in the past in fights against Marcos Maidana and Lamont Peterson, but he definitely has the physical tools to make WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (27-0, 21 KO’s) more than miserable on April 16th in their fight at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Berto-Ortiz: Will Andre finally get exposed as a limited fighter?
By Chris Williams: WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (27-0, 21 KO’s) has been matched up about as light as a champion can get and still be shown regularly on HBO. On April 16th, the 27-year-old Berto will be taking on arguably his first real tough opponent in Victor Ortiz (28-2-2, 22 KO’s) at the Foxwoods Casino, in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Ortiz – I plan on taking Berto’s title home on April 16th
By Jason Kim: 24-year-old southpaw challenger Victor Ortiz (28-2-2, 22 KO’s) plans on taking away WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto’s (27-0, 21 KO’s) title away from him on April 16th in their important fight at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut. For Berto, this is an important fight because it will be by far his biggest fight of his career and his opportunity to show that he’s not a fighter that has been carefully matched against beatable guys in order to prolong his time as a champion.
Is Ortiz a stepping stone for Berto?
By Jason Kim: WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (27-0, 21 KO’s) makes no secret of the fact that he wants to take on the best fighters in the world in the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.