Not impressed with Berto

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  1. Martini643

    Martini643 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He lacks something and I don't know what but I think what hes lacking is going to cost him if/when he fights guys like Mayweather,Cotto, Mosley, or Pac. He is racking up some good wins but I don't see him being a superstar. Anyone else get this feeling?
     
  2. pathmanc1986

    pathmanc1986 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    yup, cant put my finger on what it is either
     
  3. Martini643

    Martini643 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    maybe we are all just spoiled recently with performances from Pac to make a clear judgement
     
  4. Xerant

    Xerant Gotta Hate negociations! Full Member

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    he's growing I think he was very good.
     
  5. 'Ben'

    'Ben' Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Oh yeah, without doubt. I have no doubt that he is world class but not 'elite' world class. If Mosley don't fight Pacquiao next I would really like to see him face off with Berto. I don't think Berto would win, but I'd like to see him fight Mosley just in case?

    Although, I think that Berto would give Mayweather alot of problems because of his fast jab.... but Mayweather would still win though.
     
  6. Shattered Glass

    Shattered Glass Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Berto needs to fight some Welterweights.
     
  7. scilent assasin

    scilent assasin p4p Full Member

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    berto just has an abc title thats all put him in with a real champ like cotto, mosely or mayweather he will have his ass handed to him
     
  8. sugar_ray

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    He lacks that little talent.
     
  9. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    He is defo FAST!!!! & has great reflexes like a cheetah....
    But his chin is ready made to be taken.

    Fastest hand in the WW division, bar-none. (Even more so than Pac & PBF, IMO)
    But he has a very limited offence, Killer upercut w/the right hand. But that's it.
    Won't win vs. elite comp, be interested in him vs. Mosley to see if the speed bothers Shane or not.

    Would ride w/Mosley.
     
  10. vorapsak2002

    vorapsak2002 Active Member Full Member

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    not bad.., and a win is a win.
     
  11. J.R.

    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

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    He has that Jermain Taylor, Zab Judah syndrome. All the talent in the world but for some reason can't quite put it all together with his skills and a consistent effort. Decent win for him as I expected, but look for him to lose at the elite level once he steps up.
     
  12. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He held too much for my liking, which tainted his performance.
     
  13. 17brandiff

    17brandiff Member Full Member

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    Berto is still growing I think he needs a new trainer and Floyd Mayweather Sr would be perfect for someone like Andre Berto, his trainers was telling him to clinch when he know he didn't need to.
     
  14. J.R.

    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

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    That too... and he had a tailor made opponent standing infront of him so he should've opened up with his offense a lot more than he did.
     
  15. fatcity

    fatcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Boring as hell and with all his talent it's a shame.