DiBella Wins Berto-Collazo Purse Bid

[JakeNDaBox]

By Jake Donovan - DiBella Entertainment has won the purse offer for the mandatory WBC welterweight world title defense of champion Andre Berto versus mandatory challenger Luis Collazo.

The highest two bids submitted came from the promoters of both fighters. DiBella Entertainment, who has guided Andre Berto’s career since his pro debut, won the purse bid with a submission of $675,000. Don King Productions, under whom Collazo presently fights, offered the second highest bid at $427,000.

Both sides have 21 calendar days to sign contracts for the mandated fight. Should both proceed with the fight, he purse will be split 70 percent for the champion ($472,500) and 30 percent ($202,500) for the challenger. If Collazo rejects, he loses his mandatory ranking; Berto would be forced to vacate his title should he pass on the fight.
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[deevel79]

I hope this fight materializes. Collazo deserves another chance to prove himself, and it would be a good test for Berto, given Collazo's skills.

[sportsplato]

Wow. He won the purse bid for less than 700K.

[MANGLER]

Berto should win this, but it will be a good test. Collazo will make him fight a full 12 rds.

[anonymousboxing]

This is a great final step for Berto!!!

He already intends to fight the best in 2009:

http://www.fighthype.com/pages/content3167.html

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[Hitman932]

Collazo will win this. Berto is dreadfully overrated.

[Piper the Great]

this gotta be the lowest paid title figt ever

[TheManchine]

should be a good fight and a step up for Berto

i give Collazo a decent chance at winning

[sylvestersweet]

I say Berto wins but I'm not so sure. It's going to be a good test for him.

[tjose385]

this gotta be the lowest paid title figt ever

nah nate campbell and joan guzman purse bid was won for much less!!!!!!!!