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By Thomas Gerbasi - Andre Berto has always been a fighter. Most of his peers say that they were born to do what they do in the ring, but from Berto’s mouth, it’s the truth.
His father, Dieuseul, competed in UFC 10, his brother Edson and sister Revelina followed in dad’s footsteps, while Andre’s combat sports path was in the ring, not the cage. And though he took his share of abuse from fans and the media over the years for not fighting who they believed he should have at various times in his 11-year pro career, one thing that isn’t in dispute is the fact that when the bell rang and it was time to answer that call, the Florida native fought.
And in a fight, not everyone is Floyd Mayweather Jr., the man Berto meets this Saturday in another heavily vilified matchup. To the public at large, who have apparently voted with their wallets by leaving the MGM Grand Garden Arena at less than sold out capacity at press time, Berto is just a pawn in a game Mayweather is foisting on the people. It’s an easy way for “Money” to pick up his 49th win without a loss and walk away from the sport with another set of millions for his bank account. No mess. No fuss.
I’m not going to be the one to go against the grain and proverbial wisdom and pick Berto to win. The odds are there for a reason, and past history points to yet another victory for Mayweather. Then again, that’s in a boxing match, not a fight, and in a fight, anything can happen. That’s what Berto and his coach, Virgil Hunter, have to be counting on, that something will happen over the course of 12 three-minute rounds to make Mayweather drop his guard, slow his shoulder roll, and let Berto fight. [Click Here To Read More]
His father, Dieuseul, competed in UFC 10, his brother Edson and sister Revelina followed in dad’s footsteps, while Andre’s combat sports path was in the ring, not the cage. And though he took his share of abuse from fans and the media over the years for not fighting who they believed he should have at various times in his 11-year pro career, one thing that isn’t in dispute is the fact that when the bell rang and it was time to answer that call, the Florida native fought.
And in a fight, not everyone is Floyd Mayweather Jr., the man Berto meets this Saturday in another heavily vilified matchup. To the public at large, who have apparently voted with their wallets by leaving the MGM Grand Garden Arena at less than sold out capacity at press time, Berto is just a pawn in a game Mayweather is foisting on the people. It’s an easy way for “Money” to pick up his 49th win without a loss and walk away from the sport with another set of millions for his bank account. No mess. No fuss.
I’m not going to be the one to go against the grain and proverbial wisdom and pick Berto to win. The odds are there for a reason, and past history points to yet another victory for Mayweather. Then again, that’s in a boxing match, not a fight, and in a fight, anything can happen. That’s what Berto and his coach, Virgil Hunter, have to be counting on, that something will happen over the course of 12 three-minute rounds to make Mayweather drop his guard, slow his shoulder roll, and let Berto fight. [Click Here To Read More]
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