Cotto Vs Berto

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  1. cuco64

    cuco64 Member Full Member

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    ***********.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. Source:
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  2. cuco64

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    Source: Boxing Scenes.com
     
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  3. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Cotto would win - Berto isn't all that cracking, if truth be told.

    DLH beat Forbes much more convincingly.
     
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  4. natas206

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    that's a dope fight right there. Surprised Berto would take this fight, thought he might want a couple a little easier fights first. But props to him.

    Berto is good, and fast as ****, but I think to young to beat Cotto.

    Cotto by UD.
     
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  5. RealIzm

    RealIzm Boxing Junkie banned

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    This would be a thorough steamrolling of Berto.....for many obvious reasons
     
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  6. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Berto isn't ready for the likes of Cotto
     
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  7. Flea Man

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    Cotto by brutal stoppage within the halfway stage.

    Just a confidence builder for Miguel.
     
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  8. RealIzm

    RealIzm Boxing Junkie banned

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    He never will be either.....Berto has a horrible style, utter **** stamina(despite hyped otherwise), no real power, just speed........thats it speed.....oh yea and a suspect chin
    Berto is hypejob from the word go
     
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  9. bronx

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    Cotto hurts the kid inseide of eight if he is still the Cotto we all know.
     
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  10. RealIzm

    RealIzm Boxing Junkie banned

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    Yep:yep
     
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  11. motorboater13

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    Could be interesting, both have suspect chins (although Cotto's has improved as of late). Berto is fast, but he might need a couple more fights before he takes on the likes of Cotto. Also, Cotto should probably take more of a tune-up fight after the devestating loss to Margo. Props to both fighters for taking a chance if this does happen.
     
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  12. TIME-BOMB

    TIME-BOMB Rising Superstar Full Member

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    This would be crazy!! its like sending a lamb into the lions den!!

    berto is a good prospect and should take a few more fights in 2009 building himself up to that level. At this point in time Cotto would demolish Berto, he would take a lot of punishment IMO which could be a disaster for his career!!
     
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  13. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i think this is a great fight and a lot will be on how Cotto comes back from such a loss. I think hell do well and win on points.

    Berto is made of strong stuff, has some speed, power and skills, I can see him starting fast with miguell winning the later rounds.

    Cotto UD, great fight.
     
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  14. PanchoVilla

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    Cotto by KO
     
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  15. myau1

    myau1 Active Member Full Member

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    Berto is an incredible talent however his lack of experience would probably cost him the fight. Cotto is very strong, fast, and skilled maybe even more so than Berto. A high risk fight for both fighters who have something to prove. This would be a fantastic matchup. I go with Cotto by points in this fight.
     
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