Berto Survives Gut Check, Edges Collazo In A Thriller

[kayjay]

It could've went either way. The fight depends on how you scored a couple of swing rounds (1 and 6 in particular).

I had it:
Collazo - 1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10
Berto - 2, 5, 7, 8, 11 and 12.

With the point deduction, it's 114-113 Collazo. But score either 1 or 6 for Berto and it goes the other way.

I had less of a problem with Berto getting the nod, than Bill Clancy insisting that Berto won 9 rounds.

No way Berto won the first. Round Six is the swing round, and it could have gone either way. It's a 114-113 fight either way.

[Senor Boxeo]

A letter from the boss

Dear Inspiring fighter,

If there are any inspiring fighters out there go with Dibella for promotions. Why? He's in bed with HBO and regardless if you are ready or not you will fight for a title of any caliber as long as it is vacant or you will recieve your title via Unamanious Decision despite taking an A** whipping from the opponent your in with ,now don't get me wrong inspiring fighter you must so just enough to make it look close so do your part and everything else will be taking care of....

Forget bout it,
Tony Soprano A.K.A. The Boss

[MegatronCEN*CAL]

I just figured something out--Berto is JCC, Jr. 2.0.

[youngswish23]

i had it 7 to 5 for berto. it couldve went either way. colazzo really impessed me though beatiful combinations. But Berto is the champ and i think he did enough to pull it out. that was a great test and i think he passed. colazzo was done in the last round he looked spent. im a hbo critic too but i give them props they put on a even fight between to young hungry lions who were both there to win. there was no losers last night imo and the fans were the biggest winners.

[Bad~JuJu]

Berto's corner and Father were telling him in the last couple rounds that he needed a K.O.
in order to win, Berto replied with a dissapointed "Maaaaan". I watched this fight just hoping for a good one and I like Berto but man I dont know bout this decision.
Regardless of the ****ty circumstances, good stuff from Collazo.

[poontango]

Collazo won. When I heard 116-112 I was certain Collazo got it. Total joke of a score.

[magik10]

Aside for the results, it's clear that Berto isn't on the same level as the better welterweights. His defense is very poor as is his footwork. I'd like to see him fight someone like Jab Zudah to see how well he's does against a 2nd level fighter who used to a Top tier at one point. He'd be easy picking for people like Mayweather/Marg/Mosley/Cotto.

[BArias]

Once again, it was a night of disappointment not only for Collazo and not only for his fans, but much more for the ones that know and appreciate the sport. I personally believe that Collazo won the fight. I know Berto got the descision (lucky guy) but Collazo not only showed to have a bigger heart, but to be the better man that night. Completely disappointed about fights like this and to see guys like Collazo fight their heart out and get robbed.

[voneric]

after the fight i was sure Collazo got robbed and when i heard 116-111 i thought Collazo was sure to win but was a close a fight. Watched the replay on HBO at midnight and could of went either way but i had it a draw or berto by one round. Berto took the 11th and 12th and thats what really gave it to him. Collazo has got to be drinking his regret juice now wishing he had thrown some punches in the last 2 rounds and he would of probably walked away with the belt but Berto narrowly escaped the tough Puerto Rican in my eyes. I am sure i fell victim to giving Berto some early rounds just because he did something other than hold but he did land some decent some shots to merit those rounds but overall i thought Collazo gave Berto a good lesson regardless of outcome. Berto got a good look at a crafty lefthander who is willing to trade punches and berto did not look good. but he also taught berto he will have trouble with bigger welterweights who can throw serious punches instead of crowd pleasing combinations with little effect. Collazo is a very good tough fighter but a notch below the Clotteys Cottos Margaritos of the division and in power maybe a couple of notches. As i said in the past Berto may want to move a division lower to 140 where there is starting to become a ton of great fighters and winnable fights instead of going in against these big welterweights where Bertos Chin will be a bigger factor than Berto Power

[brickman]

great boxing site

Well im a first time writer to this site. I didnt see the fight but just hearing all this comments its like if i was there. Great site. Im looking for ward for the margarito fight its going to be a fight to the end.