By TMZ Sports

Let the trash talk begin -- Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s already counting on Andre Berto becoming his 49th victim, guaranteeing a victory on September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, but Berto says he's about to teach the WBC/WBA welterweight champ a history lesson.

If Floyd wins, he'll tie Rocky Marciano's perfect 49-0 record.

Now, Berto tells TMZ Sports Mayweather's boast "sounds good, but he gonna be in there with a different animal bro."

As for Floyd's undefeated streak continuing ... Berto says, "We focused and dialed in ready to make history!"