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DiBella stated that there's a chance (albeit a slim chance) that Berto could take on the winner of Khan-Maidana at a 145lbs catch-weight. If Khan beats Maidana and agrees to the catch-weight fight, who wins? (I think Khan beats Maidana because Maidana is slow and lacks the skills in order to get past Khan's jab and defense).
Berto's belt would be on the line so a chance of Khan becoming a two-division champion. Beating Berto would probably put him top-12 pound-for-pound. Maybe even at number 10, having beaten Kotelnik, Malignaggi, Maidana and Berto in his last 5 fights.
However, if Berto beats Khan, I don't think Berto would be rated top-10 pound-for-pound (probably because people will just use Khan's chin as an excuse and not give Berto credit for the win).
My ratings:
Speed:
Berto: A.
Khan: A or A+ (not sure whether he'd lose some speed moving up to 145lbs)
Power:
Berto: B+
Khan: B+ (I think Khan's power is under-rated and will increase when he moves up in weight).
Defense:
Berto: B
Khan: B
Chin:
Berto: B (It's untested so I'm giving it a B).
Khan: C- (I think it's improve since his Lightweight days, and I think his punch resistance will improve when he moves up in weight).
Then there's other things like Heart, Stamina, Tactics (e.g. having Freddie Roach in your corner) etc.
My Prediction:
I'm picking Berto by late stoppage. Khan is my favourite boxer but right now, I can't see him beating Berto. Why? Because he's never faced somebody as good as Berto (over-rated as Berto may be) and Khan has never faced somebody with both speed and power - Berto has both.
I think Khan can use his slightly superior speed and his size and reach advantage in order to out-box Berto using his awesome jab, but eventually Berto catches Khan on the whiskers and puts him down.
Khan has heart and will get up if knocked down but the ref might have to jump in and stop in as Khan could be out on his feet if you know what I mean (I don't think Berto will KHTFO with one-punch - ala Martinez-Williams).
I'd love Khan to win though as I'm a big big fan (not on Wazaa proportions though :P).
What do you guys think would happen if they fought in March or April?
Berto's belt would be on the line so a chance of Khan becoming a two-division champion. Beating Berto would probably put him top-12 pound-for-pound. Maybe even at number 10, having beaten Kotelnik, Malignaggi, Maidana and Berto in his last 5 fights.
However, if Berto beats Khan, I don't think Berto would be rated top-10 pound-for-pound (probably because people will just use Khan's chin as an excuse and not give Berto credit for the win).
My ratings:
Speed:
Berto: A.
Khan: A or A+ (not sure whether he'd lose some speed moving up to 145lbs)
Power:
Berto: B+
Khan: B+ (I think Khan's power is under-rated and will increase when he moves up in weight).
Defense:
Berto: B
Khan: B
Chin:
Berto: B (It's untested so I'm giving it a B).
Khan: C- (I think it's improve since his Lightweight days, and I think his punch resistance will improve when he moves up in weight).
Then there's other things like Heart, Stamina, Tactics (e.g. having Freddie Roach in your corner) etc.
My Prediction:
I'm picking Berto by late stoppage. Khan is my favourite boxer but right now, I can't see him beating Berto. Why? Because he's never faced somebody as good as Berto (over-rated as Berto may be) and Khan has never faced somebody with both speed and power - Berto has both.
I think Khan can use his slightly superior speed and his size and reach advantage in order to out-box Berto using his awesome jab, but eventually Berto catches Khan on the whiskers and puts him down.
Khan has heart and will get up if knocked down but the ref might have to jump in and stop in as Khan could be out on his feet if you know what I mean (I don't think Berto will KHTFO with one-punch - ala Martinez-Williams).
I'd love Khan to win though as I'm a big big fan (not on Wazaa proportions though :P).
What do you guys think would happen if they fought in March or April?
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