Bute - Berrio Analysis

My impression on the fight:

Berrio plus points:

Berrio wasn't afraid to go in and do the business...he was the one coming forward for most of the fight...

He won the middle rounds and checked Bute's chin successfully

He was fit and strong...looked fitter than Bute

Didn't hold as much as Bute and was "clean"...didn't cheat...went low only once or twice...didn't use his head or anything like that...

Berrio used his firepower well - his strategy was good on the inside, and it worked...he was dominating Bute and looked confortable for the vast majority of time...looked in control...Bute didn't hurt him to the head very much, even when he tagged him.

Berrio hurt Bute with the left hook (I think) to the right eye...great shot

Berrio minus points

Bad chin...whenever Bute had the upper hand, andwas hurting him, Berrio was shakey...in the 11th, Bute hit him 3-4 times flush in the corner and Berrio was finished...ref stopped it...Berrio would have fallen down if Bute had pushed him with his little finger...

Bute plus points

Bute DOES NOT have chin problems...he was hit hard by Berrio a couple of times, and he didn't look in trouble

Whatever his strategy was...cause it wasn't pretty, it worked...Berrio couldn't fight him in that phonebox as he was planning

Bute got better in the 10 round and at his best, he dominated Berrio much more clearly than Berrio was dominating him in the middle rounds, at any point.

Bute found the distance and rhythm to tag Berrio...it took him some time but he figured Berrio out and after round 8, he never looked like he would lose anymore...

Bute showed some good skills and some heart towards the end, when the fight came alive, in the 10th round...and he had the skill and power to KO Berrio.

Bute minus points

Oh, dear...quite a few...this wasn't Bute at his best...he looked slow, hesitant, he held WAY too much whenever Berrio fought him on the inside, he didn't look fit, he was tiring badly in the middle rounds.

His strategy was overly careful and hesitant and "not cricket" (the holding)...but I guess it worked...on the other hand, if he wanted to win, this is exactly what he had to do...unless he wanted to risk being KDed....


Conclusion

I gave Bute the early early rounds, Berrio the middle rounds and at the end of the 8th round, I had them 4-4, with a slight edge to Bute...

Bute went ahead in the 9th and dominated clearly in the 10th and was all over him in the 11th...when he was looking to end it...

Berrio wasn't skilled but he is dangerous. He made Bute look bad because Bute had to employ a strategy against him that included some holding and running and being very careful...still preferable to getting KOed from the point of view of Bute, because Berrio WENT for it for sure!

Bute can win even if he has to make it not so pretty and he does figure his opponents out in the end (in the same way he figured Bika out and then dominated him), BUT he needs to become better than he was tonight to have a chance against the Calzaghe and Kessler...a BIG improvement is needed...

I expected Bute to develop more since his fight against Bika...which wasn't an easy fight either...but he didn't...and this fight wasn't Bute at his best.

Also, Bute was intimidated too much by Berrio...he was too cautious...of course, when you know that a mistake can switch your lights off, that is understandable...but still...Bute needs to prove his heart a bit more for me...and I don;t understand why he was tiring so...

To Bute fans:

It wasn't great, but the strategy worked and Bute deserved to win. I guess he felt he had to employ the strategy he did to minimise his chances of a loss...we all know Bute is an intelligent fighter, so, he will do what it takes to NOT lose, and will press his advantage when he gets a chance.

This fight reminded me of the Bika fights...Bute warms his way into the fight and gets better and better and then he takes over and cushes his opponent. Bute is a winner...I guess we all wanted to see fireworks, but REMEMBER...Bute isn't a fool and he isn't Mexican either...

Bute needs to learn more and develop more...but so far so good...he might not be as ready for the big time as we thought he might be, but as long as he keeps on beating Top 10 guys and getting better...it's looking good.

Go BUTE!:happy

 

I think the scores were accurate, I have no problem with 97-93 or 98-92.

I agree with you about Bute being too passive at times. I thought he could have let that straight left go a little more at certain times, because it was quite effective, he was landing it at a high % when he threw it. He also had some excellent counter right hooks. Also thought he could have used the jab a little more. Also was a little surprised at him holding to get out of trouble, was mostly early on in the fight though, I thought his foot movement might've been a little quicker moving away from Berrio, but it wasnt a big problem at all. Overall, I was happy with Butes performance.

I dont see him beating Kessler or Calzaghe though, and I agree that there is no way Joe would be interested in fighting him now, probably wouldnt be enough money there.

 

I gave Bute 7 of the first 10 rounds. Clear cut decision in my opinion.

 

Would you please analyse the fight for us in detail, Maxime? What were your impressions?

 

I gave him 8, I had him losing round 3 and 6 if I recall correctly.

 

Well, I give Bute credit for a solid performance:yep .I still see HOLES but hey?? The guy's winning and putting himself among the top, and only a loss can change that.:good

Berrio was applyied consistent right hand pressure and had moments where he outworked Bute a couple of rounds. I didnt see it as close, but I guess ya gotta credit Berrio for his effort.

$$$$$$$$$ on the mind and the youngin on his "grind":good

Do I think Bute can deal with Kessler, Calzaghe, or Pavlik? :rofl :nono

So who's next then after the real Champ faces the number 1 on 11.03?? A guy like Kelly Pavlik has impressed more and could have significantly more meaning. As Bute's belt is only token in meaning right now. JC won it beating Lacy, Berrio picked it up next, and Bute just won it tonight.

Theres no question the real champion will be KNOWN AFTER 11/03!! IMO Bute needs at least 1 more fight before facing that winner, who's it gonna be?? A tomato can might be self serving but NOT USEFUL. He needs to prepare and only a quality guy can help there.

 

Yes!:good

 

I would love to see a Bute-Mundine fight (If Mundine recovers). I would find it very hard to pick a winner in that fight.

 

Here is my analysis -

I bet 500$ on the under 10 and 1/2 and won it by 5 seconds because Bute was too timid and didn't showcase adequate stamina. Berrio was a leaky defence, glass jawed, weak champ with nothing but height, reach and power that doesn't come along with top class timing of course and Bute had bad spots.

Bute also showed a leaky defence, but he did show a really good chin. Not a great body, but a great chin, there is no doubt that Bute can take a shot to the jaw. Bute showed decent power, just rarely followed up enough to spark this guy until 5 seconds before my bet was going to be lost.

I'm quite disapointed with that performance, Kessler and JC would massacre him unless he improves. He still would probably beat Mundine.

Bute needs serious work, it is no time to step in with masters like the winner of JC/MK anytime soon. I am not even convinced that Bute shoudl be a clear favourite over the likes of B level Kelly Pavlik and I'd certainly pick Andrade to press him and wear him down.

That is all.

 

But you think he beats Mundine.:huh

 

Humble assesment mate:yep

Pavlik will STEAMROLL, like a Molten Youngstown experience, believe it:good

JC vs MK??


:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

Who should he fight next??


THATS THE QUESTION

 

Of course. Nobody is going to argue that.

 

He should fight either Froch, Braehmer or Inkin (Mundine would be to much to ask for as a first defense). But I think/fear that he will fight either Beyer or somebody outside the Rings top 10.

 

Different styles. Mundine would KO Pavlik, Pavlik would have a good shot at beating Bute.