Andre Berto looks to be all used up

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  1. rorschach51

    rorschach51 A Legend & A Gentleman Full Member

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    Against Karass he looked like a totally used up fighter from almost the very first round. What is going on with this guy? He has always taken way too many shots, but damn he looked like a drunken bar room fighter. Throwing himself off balance with his own punches, and just generally not reacting well to Karass' average power shots.

    I believe the guy's career at the elite level has already passed him by, and it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to walk away from the sport now while he still has decent brain function.

    But what do you guys think, should he retire now (for his health's sake) or do you think he still has good wins in him at the elite level?

    Vote and then give your reason.
     
    rorschach51, Sep 16, 2013
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  2. seansanashee

    seansanashee Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A few more fights left in him.
     
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  3. Sweet Jones

    Sweet Jones Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Would be a great potential 'name' opponent for a Danny Garcia move up to 147.
     
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  4. dbouziane

    dbouziane ............. Full Member

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    i checked all used up but i think its more like he's not going to go higher than he is. andre is a very talented athlete who isnt really that good of a boxer. style over substance. he can be flashy at times for sure but he just really isnt that good of a boxer.
     
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  5. blackbolt396

    blackbolt396 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    True...
     
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  6. rorschach51

    rorschach51 A Legend & A Gentleman Full Member

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    Truth ^ He's so explosive and quick, but he can't dodge a punch for ****. He tries using the shoulder roll defense, and he's just terrible at it, and catches just about every shot thrown somewhere on his head. Not a good way to play defense.
     
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  7. Hatesrats

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

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    I'd watch Broner or Garcia Vs. Berto
     
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  8. TheVrominator

    TheVrominator Boxing Addict Full Member

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    On the other hand, it'll be cool to see him on ESPN2 or Univision if he decides to keep fighting.
     
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  9. Money

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    when was berto ever elite? dude is the definition of a hypejob
     
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  10. rorschach51

    rorschach51 A Legend & A Gentleman Full Member

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    Don't forget GBP deal with FOX Sports 1! 24 + events (every other Monday night) broadcast live and free over the next 52 weeks. It's like the new Tuesday Night Fights on USA!! Only now on FOX SPORTS 1!!
     
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  11. TheVrominator

    TheVrominator Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Right on, that's good stuff! :good
     
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  12. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Too musle bouned and really only good against B level fighters.

    Just glad he didnt fight Mosley or that would really have shortened his career.

    Lost to Collazo in my opinion . So did Hatton.
     
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  13. yingyang

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    Berto should retire. He's a Bum. He should be get a job as a cab driver.
     
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  14. rorschach51

    rorschach51 A Legend & A Gentleman Full Member

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    With as much brain damage as he looks like he has right now, I doubt he could get his hack license.
     
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  15. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Berto was never good... He should retire unless he wants to become a career journeyman/stepping stone. he's finished.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Sep 16, 2013
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