By Rick Reeno
Discussions continue for a possible match between WBC welterweight titlist Andre Berto (27-0, 21KOs) and junior welterweight contender Victor Ortiz (28-2-2, 22 KOs). Berto vs. Ortiz would take place on April 16 as part of an HBO televised split-site doubleheader, with WBA junior welterweight king Amir Khan (24-1, 17 KOs) appearing in the co-headliner from the MEN Arena in Manchester.
While the financials terms have yet to be finalized, BoxingScene.com has been advised that Ortiz's request for a catch-weight is still the main issue at hand. Ortiz's management had made a request for a catch-weight of 143-pounds. I've been told Ortiz is willing to budge by a pound or two in Berto's direction, but the champion is still standing his ground on the fight being held at the full welterweight limit of 147-pounds.
