Berto to pinch hit for Margarito?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Beenie, Nov 19, 2008.


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  1. Beenie

    Beenie Evolve already! Full Member

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    I tend to agree that Berto should be brought along gradually just like he has. The level of his opponents have steadily increased but a fight against Mosley after facing Forbes would by far represent the biggest jump in opposition that Berto has ever faced. I would prefer a fight against Collazo first before facing a legend like Mosley but Shane's best days are clearly behind him and this might be a perfect time for Berto to upset him while the public still views him as not completely shot. I think Shane's performance against Cotto is still on peoples minds so a victory against him for Berto would be a great accomplishment.
     
    Beenie, Nov 19, 2008
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  2. Monticello

    Monticello Boxing Addict Full Member

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    sweet deal. lets hope this fight can be finalized and we'll be in for a treat come january 24th.
     
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  3. jaycuban

    jaycuban Cubans Do It Better ! Full Member

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    Berto vs Mosley will be a great fight, this fight has alot of potential.
     
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  4. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Berto's still not quite a bigger threat than Mayorga. Obviously they're not cut from the same cloth stylistically, but Berto's still flawed enough that's he's at or below Ricardo's level. And head to head...there was talk of Mayorga-Berto some time in the last year and a majority of knowledgable said such a match spelled doom for Berto and his handlers would be wise to not even consider it for a moment.
     
    IntentionalButt, Nov 19, 2008
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  5. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed :good
     
    EL-MATADOR, Nov 19, 2008
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  6. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Damn,a very good match-up.Not sure who wins it,still go for the Sugar man but it might be Berto's breakthrough performance.
     
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  7. Beenie

    Beenie Evolve already! Full Member

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    I have to respectfully disagree. Mayorga's biggest attribute over the years was his sturdy chin and it's clear that it's not what it once was. His granite chin was a key for him because he was and is so easy to hit. Offensively his punches are all wide so they can all be seen. Mayorga also has poor stanima and starts fading in the middle rounds. Berto on the other hand, has improved is defence with a descent shoulder roll and won't be as easy to hit as Mayorga was. Offensively he throws punches form all angles with good power and his handspeed might be the best in all of boxing. Berto stanima is clearly superior to Mayorga as Beryo still throws hard fast punches in the late rounds. Mosley would get touched up pretty good against Berto so his old legs would certainly be tested.
     
    Beenie, Nov 19, 2008
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  8. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Margo wouldve dominated and stopped Mosley at this stage, he either thought he was due more money or Mosley wasnt a challenge, personally I think its about money..

    Berto - Mosley is a more interesting, more even match anyway. Berto is obviously talented but is relatively untested. MOsley would test him and boost his profile. I think as Mosley is clearly past his peak, I think Berto will win over 12. Berto UD.
     
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  9. tylerrcurtis

    tylerrcurtis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    andre is going to be done after this
     
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  10. eltorrente

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    I'll be betting on Berto for this matchup.
     
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  11. Capitan

    Capitan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    For the " Sake of Boxing " do you have to post that particular picture on your avatar?
    Poor guy.... a lot of heart....reminds me of Yaqui Lopez.
     
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  12. Capitan

    Capitan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree....he has to take off the training wheels sometime if he is going
    to be a serious player.

    I still think your avatar is the best I have seen.....

    A defining moment when Gayweather unintentionally allowed us a glimpse of his true self.....
    A ***** and a headcase....most emotional extemist men have a propesity for being light in the loafers.
     
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  13. JMP

    JMP Champion Full Member

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    big step up for berto. mosley has enough left to beat him i think.
     
    JMP, Nov 19, 2008
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  14. TheGreat

    TheGreat Boxing Junkie banned

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    Berto is fast enough to make SSM show his age
     
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  15. 1lehudson

    1lehudson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Shane has real KO power and Berto's is make believe. I think that Berto is actaully a tougher fight for Shane to win then Margo would be. Because of the fast hands. Im kinda leaning towards Berto to win a UD if he dont get knockedout. I dont think that Shane can win a dec in this fight.
     
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