Thread: How does Berto-Cotto go?

Once Berto gets more fights under his belt, how does this fight go? Berto is so fast, and he has that amazign right uppercut, can Cotto handle it? Berto has looked pretty tough against Estrada, and he is bigger than Cotto, and seemingly stronger. I see Berto eventually being the WW champion, but Cotto is so good that he can't be anything but a favorite in this fight.

Also I still feel berto hits harder than either Cotto or Margarito, and he has that speed thing that makes punches feel that much harder(Ask Roy Jones Jr.'s opponents)

Berto gets beat up... He hasn't progressed much un his last 5 or so fights...

Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BOSTON

Berto gets beat up... He hasn't progressed much un his last 5 or so fights...

How has he not progressed when he's fought progressively tougher opponents?

I can see Berto becoming one of the divisions elite in a year or two. He shouldn't have a belt yet, guys are going to be gunning for him he isn't ready for yet, but he can become a force. Remember, Berto has fought as high as middleweight. To have been that big and to be able to come down to 147 and be that fast is something special. Margarito's troubles have come against bigger guys and Berto is one. In 2 years I don't think we'll be questioning if he can beat either Margarito or Cotto. I'm not saying it'll be definite, but we'll see it as a great possibility.

Cotto would punish him. Berto would be in over his head.

I don't mean right away, and Berto has progressed tenfold from 5 fights ago, He is way smarter about his speed, he moves more, he is more accurate, getting a better defense. I remember Kellerman saying that Berto basically is as good as he gets, and Lennox basically said your stupid, and that Berto was improving every fight. His jab is a lot better, his distance, everything, and I think he only needs two or three more fights before he is ready for the best in the division.

Berto is not ready to fight the likes of Cotto,Margarito,Williams and even Judah and Clottey yet.He should fight somebody like Jose Luis castillio and go from their.

Whatever you say Taeth... Berto gets busted up and KOd

Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BOSTON

Whatever you say Taeth... Berto gets busted up and KOd

Watch his fight against Clay then against Rodriguez he has improved so much.

Originally Posted by tysonbruno

Berto is not ready to fight the likes of Cotto,Margarito,Williams and even Judah and Clottey yet.He should fight somebody like Jose Luis castillio and go from their.

Gotta agree Geraldine. LOL!

Great Thread

Berto needs way more work, and may never have the sheer aggression and will of Cotto. Now that he is a real contender we'll see, wont we?

Berto would be a great sacrificial lamb for Cotto's comeback. Nice choice.

Originally Posted by TommyGunn_

Originally Posted by tysonbruno

Berto is not ready to fight the likes of Cotto,Margarito,Williams and even Judah and Clottey yet.He should fight somebody like Jose Luis castillio and go from their.

Gotta agree Geraldine. LOL!

Surely you mean Collazo?

Not Castillo...

Originally Posted by tysonbruno

Berto is not ready to fight the likes of Cotto,Margarito,Williams and even Judah and Clottey yet.He should fight somebody like Jose Luis castillio and go from their.

I disagree he has a belt now. I f he is willing to be a belt holder he has to face all the challenges that came with it

Berto's strap means as much to me as Mora's... They both got them and good for them... They both earned them... But can they keep them? Mora has a better shot then Berto.

Originally Posted by tysonbruno

Berto is not ready to fight the likes of Cotto,Margarito,Williams and even Judah and Clottey yet.He should fight somebody like Jose Luis castillio and go from their.

Berto doesn't need to waste his time with a shot JLC. He need a real challenge, somebody who can take him deep and give him some real trouble. Collazo is next in line for a shot at Berto's WBC belt and that would be the logic next set for him. It would be a rare opportunity to get a title defense against his #2 contender AND fight a guy who is the perfect level for your career development. He might not even get past Collazo. If he does, he'll be ready to step up against one of the top welters.