He is over rated but doesn't suck. Berrio isn't that flash either though. Any of the top three at SMW would beat Bute IMO. Mundine would be a close fight, but he would be to quick for Bute, and just too good defensively.
Mundine's defence is also easilly 3 x that of Berrio's, hence why guys who could hit like Green, Kessler and Echols have been unable to find it... while perhaps the lightest hitting super middleweight of all time managed to do it. I'd tip Mundine over Bute in a decent scrap, whereas at the moment I'd also tip Kessler and Calzaghe quite easilly over him... He's still number 4 in the division in my eyes.
while i can't see bute beating calzaghe or kessler, that doesn't mean he sucks. in fact he is a top quality fighter, but to me he simply doesn't match up well with kessler who i believe will be the king at 168 soon. if calzaghe wins there is nothing to debate as the old warrior will move up to 175 for a big pay day before retiring. can't keep fighting the new lions on the block forever. but bute isn't crap by any means
great handpeed tall throws alot of punches and really knows how to box and move...he is a boxer not a fighter and will beat berrio becuase of that. berrio is going to get bitchslapped is what im going to say. he has no bad things about him and looks amazing in the ring...dont knock that
Butte handled a very difficult Bika very well for a short timer in the pro ranks.He's still improving, and seems to have potential to be a top player in the tough 168 lb division. Butte doesn't suck, but Peter Manfredo does.
looking forward to see bute when he really gets pressured. I think he is #3 or #4 in SMW. Maybe I'm wrong. But something tells me not to completely underestimate Bute.
He's a good fighter, but imo he's overrated. I'd have him fourth at 168 atm. Not bad though considering the division has a fair bit of talent in it.
Hey SlickNick. How about a bet on that Berio vs Bute Fight? 1 Month off bet? Care to back up your words? :rofl