Berto looked terrific
I was pretty impressed with Andre Berto in his win over Carlos Quintana on Saturday night. He’s been stepping up the competition little by little in his recent fights and I think it actually turned out well that he didn’t face Shane Mosley in January. What do you think is a logical next step up for him? I think he could use two or three more fights before getting in with one of the big three at welterweight. What about a fight with Clottey or Cotto?
Mike Langsner
Bethlehem, Pa.
I think Berto is one of the “Big Three” at welterweight, myself. I believe he’s surpassed Mosley and, in my mind, that’s saying something. I spoke with Dan Goossen, Paul Williams’ promoter, this morning and Goossen insisted that Williams is still a welterweight. If that’s true, I would love to see a Berto-Williams fight in the summer, assuming Williams gets past Kermit Cintron in their super welterweight bout on May 8.
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If the fight happens who you got?
Williams by UD as of now. But I was impressed with Berto vs Quintana. Berto fought with a torn left bicep, but that just made him want to finish the fight quicker because the pain started getting worst. Berto has showed me that he steps up in fights when he needs to. Look at the 12th round vs Collazo, he outhustled him and showed he wanted the win.
Btw, those were both southpaws like Williams. Berto's offense is way better against southpaws, he has a sense of urgency to attack and attack.
Honestly I like Berto, but Paul would stop Andre bottomline. But this fight would be ALL action. The method of stoppage in my mind would be stoppage by Berto's corner.