Rumour Has It Andre Berto Moving Down To 140 ?

[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.

[Taeth]

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

[LEGION]

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.

[Kel]

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.

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

[Taeth]

It just time wasted. He can make enough money beating everybody in the WW division.

[Spicoli]

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 ??