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:o woooo! i just finished watching the replay of last nights fight. Jermain Taylor was very unimpressive but hey he got the win, that's all that matters. Was gona turn over when i saw Berto was up next and i had heard a few good things about this kid. Tell you what i WAS NOT disapointed! The kid is one very tasty boxer, i really can see him being a BIG fighter in the future. Amir Kahn my fooking arse! Very impressed!
He did look good didnt he. Way bigger than the other fella but nice work all the same.
I thought Berto was getting hit with too many clean shots going after the guy he was fighting and can be caught between wide swings. But as far as prospects go he's one of the best :)
He was good but I mean he should have finished him sooner and like I said for a split second he remimded me of Lacy ALL power not really boxing. (He did throw a good jab) but for the most part was going for the big punch. He landed solid but just couldn't finish Figueroa and he (Berto) got caught and IMO was pushed around for one round where Figueroa started letting his hands go.
A bit dissapointed at Figueroas corner for making him continue if Figueroa wanted out they should have let him out. Instead they send him out there for one more round... :(
I was actaully very impressed with his boxing skills for such a young kid! Very quick hands, faints then comes back, doesnt get too close to the opponent so he is tied up all the time, keeps them just at the right distance and boi can he CRACK! 5 or so more fights he could be very very dangerous. Berto vs Willaims in a few years! :o
Have to agree with that. For now, just stay away anybody who can fight and with a quick hard jab and straight right.Quote:
Originally Posted by P.G.H Angel Eyes
He looked VERY dangerous in there though. He does remind me of a Lacy though. Dependent on explosive speed power.... muscle-bound.
Berto needs to work on hitting and not getting hit. His hands are too low and he swings too wild. I would say take a page from Shane Mosley and keep your hands and head moving to confuse your opponent and jab out or tie up after your combinations
I think that Berto has really good reflexes and great hand speed. It's obvious. I wouldn't worry about him getting hit with a couple clean shots. I think that once he felt his opponents power, he realized that nothing could hurt him and he just wanted to get the guy out of there. Berto is very impressive IMO. Once he steps up his level of competition, I think you'll see better defense from him. The guy has definite power at 147.
Hmm, reminded me of Lacy, the guy he was fighting had been stopped in 2 by Joel Casamayor 8 years ago.
he like Lacy will get overhyped through his build and style rather than the contents of his fights, he not that stocky, hes 5,9 which isnt short for welter
No sir. All Lacy had was his "power." Berto has a great hand speed, great power, a great jab, and good footwork. His hype is legitimate.Quote:
Originally Posted by ross
Second time is een him fight, but the first time i was impressed. I thought in the first few rounds he boxed well, used a nice jab, hardly took a hit - wasn't untill he could see this guy was going to get stopped that he got a lil carried away took some hits by looking for the Big KO.
He actually reminds me of Roy Jones Jr.(In his primes), he also has great speed and great build, I think he might make it far in the world of boxing, i just saw his 13th fight, very very impressive how he deals with all his opponents. Everyone was saying then that he wouldn't make in against a little heavier one's, when he upgrades to a higher class, but look what he did to figuera, i'm really impressed! Anyone knows when he's next fight is scheduled?
Greetz O0
Berto is sick man. That kid has talent. He's actually a good boxer but damn does he have power. Even though he could rush out and probably knock these guys out in one round, he tends to be a smarter puncher, that's gonna help him out as his competition gets tougher. The only thing that I'm worried about with Berto is what weight he will be at, I want to see him stay at 147 until he can fight the elite but in his last fight he weighed in at 146 1/2 but then ballooned to like 165+ on fight night which means that's he's probably in too low a weight class and he'll have to start draining himself to make weight if he's not already. Hopefully, he just had a bad camp or something. He might have to move up to 154. I really wanna see Berto vs Williams or Tony or Collazo or Mosley.
agreed he is a bull and I thought he was a hell of a combonation puncher, he mixed his punches up very well for a young fighter, my initial thought was the same as yours I dont think he can maintain 147 to much longer more like 154-160, I think he is a year away from fighting a Williams and 2 years from considering a Margarito or a Collazo, who knows this kid could be extrodinary for all we knowQuote:
Originally Posted by albsur2006
Yeah i actaully think he will be!Quote:
Originally Posted by JT Rock
Its unfair to compare him to Lacy because he controls range quite well, the way he gets in and out of the pocket by countering is very skillful, he seems to respect that you can't hit whats not there. It could ultimately turn him from just a prospect to a bonafide pro, and possible world champ. Not worth rushing for a quick buck, with some careful matchmaking he could be a champion.
i think he will go far all he needs is some tunning but he is very strong for his weight
like his uppercut btw :p
Have your first :coolclick: and welcome to the board! Very tasty uppercut on him!Quote:
Originally Posted by o0die
Man those are some fast hands, all he has to do is keep his hands up and fight a few like that and he'll definately be a contender. According to boxrec (I know, I know) he has another fight coming up in February on the Malignaggi / Cherry undercard.
I'm always a bit hesitant about guys like him (is he gonna get hit too much by elite fighters, can he change his style if he had to, that kinda stuff) but he's a good prospect and fun to watch.
Probably the best thing he's got going for him is the handspeed. Makes him a bit more dangerous than your typical pressure fighter. Am not saying he has Manny Pac type handspeed, but handspeed is what really sets Manny apart, and it should help Berto.
That, plus he throws an assortment of punches which he sets up properly with the jab, he digs to the body very well which is a rareity with a lot of young power punchers who like to head hunt exclusively.. again excellent punch selectionQuote:
Originally Posted by OumaFan
thanks cockey cockney! Loving the forum!
This guy has champion written all over him. A little weak on defence, but with an offence like his, i am sure he can still make it to champion status.
Luis Collazo has gone on record to say that if he is facing Shane Mosley, the first person he is getting into his camp for sparring is Berto,that's a statement about Berto's talent imo!!
Anyone think Andre Berto is the real deal (I know he's still green), or will he just be a tough contender like Cintron? I know it's pure speculation at this point, but hey, I just wanted to have a thread without Floyd or Oscar. :D
Topic Merged. :)
:coolclick: Thanks Mick. Posted a thread about Berto Last year, 3 or 4 fights ago. Not much response, but i know he's had more exposure since. Thanks again for saving me some time on searching through all those pages. Was gone for about 6 months and didn't see this thread when it was up.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMicK
berto a good bxer with power and he dont gett tired. he be with damon dash so hes alredy probaly got it good.