Andre Berto..yawn.

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Porter needs to fight someone period and he can't afford to lose. I think a Berto fight makes perfect sense.

Porter does need to stay active but I don't agree that he can't afford to lose. He lost to Thurman and it increased his appeal imo. If he fought a guy like Bradley and lost another close decision I think he still remains relevant. A competitive loss to a top guy shouldn't be cause to lose a fans respect. Fighting mediocre opposition on the other hand should.

If it had increased his appeal he probably wouldn't be having trouble getting a fight. I don't think Berto is quite mediocre yet either, it's still a relevant fight where an impressive win would help Porter along, and I think a lot of the better welterweights could beat him. Even Berto would have a shot imo, guess that's why I don't mind the fight.

I don't think he's having trouble getting a fight. I think he wants an easy 'name' opponent that will keep him busy but won't be a risk if losing to. Berto fits that profile in my opinion. There are fans that thought Porter won the Thurman fight. No way I see him losing to Berto. If Soto Karass blasted him I fear what Porter does.