Collazo vs. Berto

[amat]

I was shocked that Hatton could not walk down Collazo like Rivera was able to do for a good portion of his bout with Collazo. Collazo had the faster feet versus Hatton and that kept him out of a lot of trouble imo. Collazo is a good boxer just has no punching power and he can't fight on the reverse which is where I think Berto would have him. He would give him some problems with his slickness and accuracy but would eventually be run down imo. I know it was a long time ago but Rivera gave Collazo hell on the ropes which is where I think they would end up. Would definitely favor Berto here.

[Tito BHB]

I was shocked that Hatton could not walk down Collazo like Rivera was able to do for a good portion of his bout with Collazo. Collazo had the faster feet versus Hatton and that kept him out of a lot of trouble imo. Collazo is a good boxer just has no punching power and he can't fight on the reverse which is where I think Berto would have him. He would give him some problems with his slickness and accuracy but would eventually be run down imo. I know it was a long time ago but Rivera gave Collazo hell on the ropes which is where I think they would end up. Would definitely favor Berto here.

Ive always put that down to motivation.. The hatton fight was bigger.. he had the motivation.. He was in tip top shape.. he had the rivera, gonzalez fights behind him title fight experience.. it was his defense.. he wasnt the challenger and he fought like the champ..

I actually cant believe people are writing off collazo against berto..

Honestly it takes 5 - 8 rounds til collazo breaks him down and stops him..

He's slick.. good chin.. Berto would make it close.. that little bit faster but collazo is that little bit slicker.. better counter puncher.. and for 3 rounds you'd see them both punching off eachothers punches.. and nothing in the rounds.. then collazo's work to the body would start to break berto down..

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

Geezus Christ!... People are underrating Collazo... If you people think Berto is stopping Collazo you're out of your mind...

Hope this helps

[ICB]

Geezus Christ!... People are underrating Collazo... If you people think Berto is stopping Collazo you're out of your mind...

Hope this helps

Sorry POB but i disagree although Collazo maybe be a good slick fighter, he hasn't got power nor has he got high activity level. I think there is a decent chance of Berto stopping Collazo depending on how well he closes the distance and how quickly in the fight.

[ono]

Geezus Christ!... People are underrating Collazo... If you people think Berto is stopping Collazo you're out of your mind...

Hope this helps

Sorry POB but i disagree although Collazo maybe be a good slick fighter, he hasn't got power nor has he got high activity level. I think there is a decent chance of Berto stopping Collazo depending on how well he closes the distance and how quickly in the fight.

His activity level against Hatton was fine. It was poor against Mosely but that's because he broke his hand in the 2nd round.

[p4pking]

Geezus Christ!... People are underrating Collazo... If you people think Berto is stopping Collazo you're out of your mind...

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Sorry POB but i disagree although Collazo maybe be a good slick fighter, he hasn't got power nor has he got high activity level. I think there is a decent chance of Berto stopping Collazo depending on how well he closes the distance and how quickly in the fight.

His activity level against Hatton was fine. It was poor against Mosely but that's because he broke his hand in the 2nd round.

THat's ridiculous. His activity level was good against Hatton because Hatton came forward the entire fight, almost stubbornly so. Collazo is a good slick counterpuncher, who will eat up your average come forward type. The only reason Ricky didn't take more punishment in that fight is because of his own activity. Stylistically Hatton was a very good opponent for Collazo to look good against, especially since it was his first fight at welter. I think Mosley even took that fight as a blueprint to do better against Collazo. If you hadn't noticed, Mosley was almost hesitant to come forward against Collazo, though it is in his style, he was far more of a counter puncher in that fight than he has been in most of his bouts. I don't think it really matters whether Collazo really did hurt his hand or not, Shane had him figured out by the mid rounds anyways. Berto is more of an accurate one punch type fighter than Hatton is, and he has a fairly big frame for a welter. Don't get me wrong I think Collazo would be a great test for Berto, but I think Andre takes this one handily as it get's to the later stages. He just would need to fight smart and pick his spots, which from everything I've seen he already does well.

[ono]

Sorry POB but i disagree although Collazo maybe be a good slick fighter, he hasn't got power nor has he got high activity level. I think there is a decent chance of Berto stopping Collazo depending on how well he closes the distance and how quickly in the fight.

His activity level against Hatton was fine. It was poor against Mosely but that's because he broke his hand in the 2nd round.

THat's ridiculous. His activity level was good against Hatton because Hatton came forward the entire fight, almost stubbornly so. Collazo is a good slick counterpuncher, who will eat up your average come forward type. The only reason Ricky didn't take more punishment in that fight is because of his own activity. Stylistically Hatton was a very good opponent for Collazo to look good against, especially since it was his first fight at welter. I think Mosley even took that fight as a blueprint to do better against Collazo. If you hadn't noticed, Mosley was almost hesitant to come forward against Collazo, though it is in his style, he was far more of a counter puncher in that fight than he has been in most of his bouts. I don't think it really matters whether Collazo really did hurt his hand or not, Shane had him figured out by the mid rounds anyways. Berto is more of an accurate one punch type fighter than Hatton is, and he has a fairly big frame for a welter. Don't get me wrong I think Collazo would be a great test for Berto, but I think Andre takes this one handily as it get's to the later stages. He just would need to fight smart and pick his spots, which from everything I've seen he already does well.

So surely that shows that if he had to fight Berto's fight, he would be able to adapt. If he can match Hatton's activity level, i'm sure he can match Berto's?

And i think his hand injury was of importance in the Mosely fight. It was 1 round a piece when he broke his hand. At that point Mosely was struggling to cope with Collazo's straight right hand. It landed at will throughout the 2nd round. When he hurt it, he stopped throwing it.....which enabled Shane to take control of the fight. I can't imagine anybody hanging with Shane with a broken hand.

Still if Berto was to beat him, i'd hold my hands up and admit you're right. Guess we'll just have to wait and see....if it happens.

[ICB]

Geezus Christ!... People are underrating Collazo... If you people think Berto is stopping Collazo you're out of your mind...

Hope this helps

Sorry POB but i disagree although Collazo maybe be a good slick fighter, he hasn't got power nor has he got high activity level. I think there is a decent chance of Berto stopping Collazo depending on how well he closes the distance and how quickly in the fight.

His activity level against Hatton was fine. It was poor against Mosely but that's because he broke his hand in the 2nd round.

Well first of Hatton forced Collazo to fight secondly Hatton wasn't putting effective pressure on Collazo. His punches were sloppy and they had no snap on them he wern't picking his spots, plus Hatton wasn't able to bully Collazo. Berto is bigger and stronger than Hatton at Welterweight and has the power to make Collazo more cautious and lower his activity level, plus he has the power to stop Collazo unlike Hatton, plus he has the size to bully Collazo on the inside.

[killersheep]

Well all in all I think this would be an excellent match-up like I said on the first post. It is a winnable fight by both men, they have both been on HBO and they would both be a good name on the resume for each fighter.

End of rant.

[ono]

Geezus Christ!... People are underrating Collazo... If you people think Berto is stopping Collazo you're out of your mind...

Hope this helps

Finally some sense is creeping in. Collazo is way to much for him at this stage imo.

[Dark Lord Al]

Geezus Christ!... People are underrating Collazo... If you people think Berto is stopping Collazo you're out of your mind...

Hope this helps

I agree Mike ,Berto has alot to prove for me , yes he is fast , yes he has some power , but lets see him do it in World class , as for Collazo id give him a fair chance , from what ive seen of both fighters , one thing is he can take a shot.

[RozzySean]

That is a perfect test for Berto. I also would like to see him in with Josh Clottey. That would be a great action fight.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

That is a perfect test for Berto. I also would like to see him in with Josh Clottey. That would be a great action fight.

And clottey beats him up with his leaky defense... You guys have to much faith in this untested fighter

[Tito BHB]

Dont get me wrong berto is real good right now and hes really up and coming but i dont even think josh clottey is any good for him right now either.. He bangs to hard in my opinion..

This is the problem for a prospect at welterweight.. there really arent enough fights for them.. Its all MEN LOL No boys.. Im half joking there but you can see what i mean.. to stick berto in with anyone witha title would be pretty harsh..

I mean the biggest and best fights for him right now are still fights with guys like julio (Although is he doing his 154 thing now?).. Or even an undercard fight with alfonso gomez..

Im not even sure i would stick him in with Quintana.. I would say thats a sweet fight for him before this last williams fight.. but now man.. i see carlos stopping a bro..

[Tito BHB]

Speaaking of quintana i just got a little news about my boy luis collazo..

I keep in touch a bit with lou's pr guy Ed Rosa n he tells me Lou is currently in camp helping paul williams out with sparring for the rematch!

Which is wicked news.. Keeping sharp and fit with no fights scheduled..