Should Cotto fight Berto if the opportunity is there?

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  1. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    I think this is the 'tune up'

    He has had a few tough fights, but was spoonfed Gomez prior to Margarito - an easy fight
     
  2. bronx

    bronx Boxing Junkie banned

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    Berto looked solid to not many weaknesess imo his chin is the only question mark
     
  3. Little Pea

    Little Pea 'A' grade boxing fan Full Member

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    Not sure Berto has the pop to ko Cotto. SO yes, he should take that fight if he can. He'll probably win.
     
  4. MexChamps

    MexChamps Active Member Full Member

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    Yeah Cotto should whip on Berto for a tune up
     
  5. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    yes he should fight berto but i didn't vote cause a tune-up is not necessarily a step backwards
     
  6. sam_sunders

    sam_sunders science Full Member

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    Well, Cotto has fought, in reverse order since 2005:
    margarito
    gomez
    mosely
    judah
    urkal
    quintana
    Malignaggi
    Branco
    Torres
    Abdulaev
    Corley

    and then it gets more obscure.

    my point being that he's had a baaaad shakeup after an amazing resume, and my gut tells me that, like kessler, cotto will be a bit shakey next fight. he's look great, but will kick his own ass everytime he thinks he makes a mistake, which could make him sloppy, etc. i think a berto fight would be too much for him right now.
     
  7. bronx

    bronx Boxing Junkie banned

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    I can't beleive that most people voted for him to take on Berto, well as a fan I can beleive it.

    But as a manager do you still see it that way?
     
  8. PRproud

    PRproud Active Member Full Member

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    Dont fight Berto . I say tune up fight,,,he deserved its not like he has been fighting no names for years.
     
  9. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    Berto won't be availible, so it's a moot point. He should fight a big, durable Welter.
     
  10. Monticello

    Monticello Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This would be a terrific fight and I think a fight Cotto could win, but it's definitely no gimme. I also agree a tune-up fight would make a lot of sense.
     
  11. bronx

    bronx Boxing Junkie banned

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    From another point of view:

    If you were Berto's Camp would you put him in with Cotto next????
     
  12. mexican legend

    mexican legend MVP! Full Member

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    He should fight him since he can easily KO him. GO COTTO
     
  13. PRproud

    PRproud Active Member Full Member

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    exactly i highly doubt that Berto's Camp will put him against Cotto right now. Later after a couple fights probably they will call him out
     
  14. maracho

    maracho Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Berto's managers would be afraid to put him in with Cotto right now but I would love to see it. They could probably put him in with El Indio instead
     
  15. BewareofDawg

    BewareofDawg P4P Champ Full Member

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    I think Cotto would win by TKO, but its a risky fight and he doesn't have much to gain by taking it. Berto is still unproven and unknown. He'd be just as good taking a rematch with Judah or fighting Collazo maybe, or even Cintron.