Andre Berto and Jeff Lacy

[passdabutter]

Jeff Lacy took on better opponents, Berto's taking on bums only. Jeff Lacy fought better opposition early in his career compared to Berto's crappy opposition. Though they both are in two different weight classes and I don't know how crappy of a weight class Berto is fighting in.

dude chill berto is still young he will fight top people soon

[dalliance13]

Of course Berto has fought limited competition thus far. Look at the type of competition Pavlik was fighting less than two years ago. Lacy didn't start to step up his competition until 3 years into his boxing, which is about the point Berto is at now. And... Lacy had to advance quicker because he didn't turn pro 'til around the the age Berto currently is, 23.

[Gareth Ivanovic]

I knew once he got dropped the haters would be out in full effect.

[Stickman]

Someone please tell me how Andre Berto is not an almost exact shadow of Jeff Lacy?

Why are you all making such a big deal about this guy when he doesn't seem to be bringing any new tools to the table?

Not even close. Lacy is more polished, throws fewer bombs and has a more consistant workrate. Both are a little immature, both fairly muscular guys with reasonably heavy hands, but not too many similarities past that.