After BoxingScene.com reported that Andre Berto failed a random drug test, Rolando Arellano, the manager of Victor Ortiz, commented on the situation. Berto is scheduled to fight Ortiz on June 23 in Los Angeles.
Andre Berto’s positive test for traces of nandrolone “has absolutely nothing to do with me or any supplements I provided,” said Victor Conte, who is working with Berto, on Twitter on Friday afternoon, shortly after the news broke, which was first reported by Scott Shaffer of BoxingTalk.com
BoxingScene.com has been advised that Andre Berto has failed one of his random drug tests that were issued by VADA [Voluntary Anti Drug Association]. Berto's A and B samples were confirmed to have had traces of nandrolone. Historically, 80% of anabolic steroid positives from 1998-2003 were for nandrolone as a result of a contaminated supplement not injection.
New York, NY - On Thursday, June 14, DiBella Entertainment's Broadway Boxing series returns to New York City's famed Roseland Ballroom for its third installment of 2012. Headlining the card will be world-rated welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme (14-0, 11KO's), who is widely considered as one of the most promising young boxers in all of boxing, as well as Long Island's fan-favorite undefeated light heavyweight prospect, "Irish" Seanie Monaghan (13-0, 8KO's).
The rematch between Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto taking place on June 23rd at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA was originally scheduled to take place on February 11th but was postponed due to an injury suffered by Berto during training camp. While the injury not only pushed the fight back, it also left Victor Ortiz on the sidelines as he had to deal with a fighters worst enemy; inactivity.
Things got a little testy during the recent Los Angeles press conference to announce the rematch between Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto, which takes place on June 23rd at the world famous Staples Center. Ortiz promised his second fight with Berto would still have him as the winner but it would be a much shorter fight than their first twelve round "Fight of the Year" battle. Berto scoffed at Ortiz’s statement that he would knock him out this time around and both traded words during their stare down.
Victor Ortiz is (29-3-2, 22KOs) gearing up for his rematch with Andre Berto (28-1, 22KOs) on June 23rd at the Staples Center is Los Angeles, CA. Both combatants put on a fight of the year in their first bout and both seem eager to get in the ring again. Ortiz won the first meeting, in April 2011, with a twelve round unanimous decision.
Former two time Welterweight champion Andre Berto will headline for the first time at Staples Center as he rematches rival Victor Ortiz on June 23rd. The right was originally scheduled for February 11th but had to be postponed due to a bicep injury suffered by Berto during training camp.
Luis Sandoval catches up with former champion Andre Berto to discuss his upcoming rematch with Victor Ortiz at the Staples Center, the outcome of the first fight and more.
Luis Sandoval catches up with former champion Victor Ortiz to discuss his upcoming rematch with Andre Berto at the Staples Center, the outcome of the first fight and more.