Anyone think Berto would be more effective at 140? Poll!

[DrewWoodside]

not everyone that has muscle lifts weights... true story.

I know this is true.. he might be like a pitbull but.. It looks like some of that muscle came from the gym.. the poll still has people thinking he'd be better at 140. However a lot of people are confident there is no way he can make it. Berto needs to come onto NSB and clear up whether or not this is a possibility. One big reason I think he can possibly make 140 is because I wouldn't be surprised if they want Berto at 147 since it is the showcase division. Similar to how Duddy can make 154 but it is more profitable to be at Middleweight.

[mrlopez]

It looks like Berto is carrying a lot of extra muscle that is really only causing him endurance issues IMO. Also, because of his height I think he will always be at a major disadvantage against the larger welterweights. I know Berto has fought even as large as Middleweight but I think he could eliminate some of his muscle and still be a very strong light welterweight and probably a bit faster. I don't think he has too bright a futrue at WW. What does everyone think? Poll to follow..

I think Berto at LWW would be a better fit for him,,,him and Hatton would be a great fight

[DrewWoodside]

I think Berto at LWW would be a better fit for him,,,him and Hatton would be a great fight

Him and Victor Ortiz would be a sick brawl.. I'm gonna get the business for typing this but.. I think Timothy Bradley would UD Berto at 140.

[Jim Jeffries]

I don't see how a guy that weighs 160 fight night at WW and comes in ripped is going to be more effective draining himself even further.

[BrendanWoodside]

How tall is Berto really?? There is no shot he is 5'8 like they had listed on hbo. The kid looks like he is about 5'6. He needs to grow not cut weight.

[HappyBoxingFan]

It looks like Berto is carrying a lot of extra muscle that is really only causing him endurance issues IMO. Also, because of his height I think he will always be at a major disadvantage against the larger welterweights. I know Berto has fought even as large as Middleweight but I think he could eliminate some of his muscle and still be a very strong light welterweight and probably a bit faster. I don't think he has too bright a futrue at WW. What does everyone think? Poll to follow..

I don't think Berto had endurance issues. His best round was the 12th. I think he had getting hit in the face issues.

[BrendanWoodside]

I don't think Berto had endurance issues. His best round was the 12th. I think he had getting hit in the face issues.

the face is the ideal way for catching punches didnt you know

[Eaner0919]

Perhaps you are correct and he physically cannot but if he can I think it's his only realistic chance of being an elite fighter.

so you are dooming him after one tough fight against a legit 147lb fighter, a former titleist to boot?

ok

[Eaner0919]

I know this is true.. he might be like a pitbull but.. It looks like some of that muscle came from the gym.. the poll still has people thinking he'd be better at 140. However a lot of people are confident there is no way he can make it. Berto needs to come onto NSB and clear up whether or not this is a possibility. One big reason I think he can possibly make 140 is because I wouldn't be surprised if they want Berto at 147 since it is the showcase division. Similar to how Duddy can make 154 but it is more profitable to be at Middleweight.

lol

you know I could see it if he had come up to 147 from the Olympics but he didn't. He even said so himself he came down to 147 to fight in the pros

he aint making 140

[BrendanWoodside]

dude have you actually not seen his father or something? He is a big dude and it looks like Dre is built the same way. You act like it's some easy task for him to drop 7 extra pounds when his frame doesn't look like it would allow it.

Also, what weight did he fight at as an amateur?

Did you see the video of his dad pre-fight?? I could of swore I have seen him in kickboxer or bloodsport..