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^^^good point
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I’d say Berto, at least I’d like to imagine Berto wasn’t the mere paper champ his career assumes him to be (in due time we’ll know and I’m one of those people who gained more respect for him from his loss to Ortiz than from many of his wins). Let’s say Clottey can make 147. Clottey, strategically, would often wait for his opponent to lose some gas before initiating a more offensive attack and given Berto’s sketchy stamina, there’s a high possibility Berto would’ve done just that. So, Berto would’ve unloaded while Clottey waited. After a few rounds, Clottey would’ve picked up the pace, essentially letting his hands go on a fighter who would’ve looked to stall time by holding…all of sudden this fight is boring on both sides of the spectrum. Who would’ve won more rounds? I’d like to say Berto, BUT it’s important to note, Clottey is more willing to let his hands go against opponents who don’t phase him (hence he hasn’t lost ever single fight he’s been in). If Berto doesn’t get Clottey’s respect, this fight could surprise us all. I’m leaning towards Berto (maybe 7 rounds to 5), but for good reason, I’m not so confident. It’s basically a 50/50 fight for me, Berto just had the better showing as of recently.
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I’d say Berto, at least I’d like to imagine Berto wasn’t the mere paper champ his career assumes him to be (in due time we’ll know and I’m one of those people who gained more respect for him from his loss to Ortiz than from many of his wins). Let’s say Clottey can make 147. Clottey, strategically, would often wait for his opponent to lose some gas before initiating a more offensive attack and given Berto’s sketchy stamina, there’s a high possibility Berto would’ve done just that. So, Berto would’ve unloaded while Clottey waited. After a few rounds, Clottey would’ve picked up the pace, essentially letting his hands go on a fighter who would’ve looked to stall time by holding…all of sudden this fight is boring on both sides of the spectrum. Who would’ve won more rounds? I’d like to say Berto, BUT it’s important to note, Clottey is more willing to let his hands go against opponents who don’t phase him (hence he hasn’t lost ever single fight he’s been in). If Berto doesn’t get Clottey’s respect, this fight could surprise us all. I’m leaning towards Berto (maybe 7 rounds to 5), but for good reason, I’m not so confident. It’s basically a 50/50 fight for me, Berto just had the better showing as of recently.
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