***********. com was informed that a potential Miguel Cotto (32-1, 26KOs) vs. Andre Berto (23-0, 19KOs) showdown is possible for early 2009. Both sides are reportedly interested in the fight. Top Rank is looking to match Cotto with a credible return opponent to properly build a planned rematch with WBA champion Antonio Margarito for next June. The two other potential candidates, Kermit Cintron and Jesus Soto Karass, are not out of the loop and still in the running. Berto, the reigning WBC welterweight champion, is coming off a one-sided decision over Steve Forbes on the Mosley-Mayorga undercard on September 27. Berto was also being considered for Shane Mosley's next fight, but as previously reported on ***********. com by Robert Morales - a deal appears to be close for Mosley to challenge Margarito in January - and that bit of info explains why a Cotto-Berto bout is being considered. If Margarito beats Mosley and Cotto overcomes Berto, there would be some serious buzz for their rematch. Margarito stopped Cotto in eleven rounds back in July to hand the Puerto Rican fighter his first loss as a pro. Berto's promoter, Lou DiBella, has said time and time again that Cotto and Shane Mosley are the two fighters he would be willing to put Berto in the ring with as soon as the fights were in play. The working date for Cotto's return has been February 14 on HBO. That could change depending on the final opponent and/or the direction of his comeback.
i knew this fight would happen, i said it right after cotto lost great fight i think berto needs to step his next opponent up one notch though if he is to have any chance of winning, he should deffo take on collozo
Cotto close UD, I dont think Berto is that chiny afterall, Cottos shots may be strong but predictable so I see Berto taking Cotto to the 12th and losing by close decision. Maby we'll have undisputed champ at WW in 2009. edit: and yes Berto should go against Collazo first, just to test himself against decent WW in terms of size and skill.
Great fight for each fighter. Berto needs to fight a Top 3 WW, Cotto needs to win a belt to make his way back to the top. Not to mention, it's a good fight for boxing..
Just how many goddamn threads do we need about this bull**** fight???????? Look you cocksuckers there's a ****ing search engine on this site. Try it out and you'll probably find 8 other threads EXACTLY the same as the one your thinking of starting!!!!!!! Stupid ****s
I'd love to see this fight. I think Cotto would pull out the win. I still see flaws in Berto's game on the defensive side. he tends to leave his hands down after throwing combos and against Cotto who's a superb counter puncher he'd definitely be frustrated. Cotto by decision or late KO
Man there aint going to be a Cotto vs Berto fight in 2009 Berto wouldn't stand a chance what are you people smoking.
