Rumour Has It Andre Berto Moving Down To 140 ?

[killersheep]

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.

[C-Lo]

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.

[OumaFan]

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.

[Markusdarkus]

140 is weaker than 147 so (if true) he doesnt fancy the other champions at 147.

[gyrokai]

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.

[ClubberLang]

I for one think he can take out Paul Williams right now

Williams is the LAST guy in that division I could see Berto beating. He's only like 5'6" or 5'7" with short arms; I think Williams beats him decisively. On the other hand, I think with a little more seasoning he could have a solid chance against Cotto, but Williams and Margarito are too big for him. If Berto can actually make 140, it wouldn't be a bad move for the right fights. Problem is, there aren't many big money guys at 140 besides Hatton. If Paulie beats Hatton, that fight could generate a nice pay day for him and would be an easy fight to make since DiBella promotes both of them. Money wise, his best bet is to stay at 147, but they need to match him carefully because he has some physical limitations for that division (height and short arms).

[SweetPea]

I think Berto needs to stay right where he is. He's in the most talent-laden division in boxing, there's no reason for him to leave.

If Paulie really wants to fight him, then have Paulie come up to 147.

[Lance Uppercut]

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.

[Kel]

Bad move if true, bigger and better fights at Welter.

[killersheep]

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.