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I can't post the link but rumour has it Andre Berto is moving down to 140, to possibly get a fight with Paulie.
Firstly how the hell is Berto gonna get down to 140 ? when he has fought as high as a Jr Middleweight ? and secondly why does he want move down to 140 anyway ?
Well, I don't know the validity of the statement, but if he COULD get down to 140 it's a division he would dominate. There is very little chance he could be lineal WW champ anytime in the near future. I am interested to see if this is true, because I see very little body fat on him now, can't imagine him making 140 very easily.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICB
I don't think it's a smart move to move to another division when the one you're at is one of the best in boxing.
I think they're trying to protect Berto. They don't want to put him in the ring with any of the big boys just yet. Fighting Paulie would put another name on his record without putting Berto in danger.
Its a much better division for him, can't see him beating Williams, Mayorga or Cotto really.
He doesn't look like a huge welter to me. If he could make it comfortably it would be a good decision.
140 is weaker than 147 so (if true) he doesnt fancy the other champions at 147.
If this rumour is true, and chances are it isn't, BUT...
He should develope himself in the division he's already in. Who cares if HBO won't telecast some of his fights, they will get back to him when he's prospered.
But boxing's boxers are just as bad as promoters, they want money and the center stage.
I for one think he can take out Paul Williams right now, BUT he should continue to develope his skills and relaxation inside the ring, so he'll DEFINITELY be ready for anyone in the ropes.
The story is from Dan Rafael's notebook today at ESPN.COM/Boxing. Bertos promoter said that he would willing to go to 140 for the right fights. Berto weighed in his last fight at 143.
Bad move if true, bigger and better fights at Welter.
True more money to be made, but his prospects of dominating a division are more likely at 140 than 147. Especially if Hatton retires next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kel
He weighed in at 145 in his last fight and came in like 5 pounds lighter then forbes, I don't see any reason, given his height, why hecan't make 140. He is still young. I just don't understand the reason, I am very confident in him beat guys likeCotto, Mosley, Quintana, ext if he continues to improve. ALl the interesting fights for him are at 147
Well I would think there's not much going on down there at 140; and really want to see how much noise he can truly make at WW. But if he can/does move down to 140 it will be like putting a pit bull in a henhouse.
Well if he can become undisputed champ at Light Welter then I suppose he could move back to Welter for mega paydays. Maybe it's a smart move afterall thinking about it some more:-\Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepTrue more money to be made, but his prospects of dominating a division are more likely at 140 than 147. Especially if Hatton retires next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kel
It just time wasted. He can make enough money beating everybody in the WW division.
Really odd,He was basically a Jr.Middle at first,Then Welter and now entertains Jr.welter prospects.Usually the other way around as you age.It really is two different worlds and at this point,I cannot pick him over Williams,Margarito,Cotto,Clottey.....but he will be forced to step up competition as exposure increases,The man is a "World Champion" after all. Jr Welt is an open door,Hatton would make sense if he sticks around and Bradly is finding a nitch but aside from that ??
How about this... Bradley is leaving 140 and moving down to 135... Bradley likes to join PAC, Campbell, Guzman, JMM, David Diaz, Juan Diaz, Katsidis, Barrera, Morales, etc. at 135... ;D
Berto losing a possible dance partner at 140...
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