Former Mayweather opponent Andre Berto is looking for a UFC contract

[Boxfan83]

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Conor McGregor’s Saturday night battle with Floyd Mayweather Jr. has caused the talk of crossovers between MMA and boxing to reach new and unprecedented heights. And though the majority of these discussions seem to surround MMA fighters moving to boxing, the opposite is also true. The latest example of a boxer discussing a move to MMA occured when former Floyd Mayweather opponent and former WBC and IBF welterweight champ Andre Berto called for a UFC contract

“I want all of ‘em!” Berto recently told TMZ. “Dana White, you know me, you know my family’s been in MMA for a while, I’m coming to the UFC so Dana White, call me! Tell Dana to call me. I’ll go to the UFC. I wanna be the first fighter ever to be a world champion in boxing and go get a UFC world title. It’s never been done. That’s never been done. Tell Dana to holler at me!”

Berto, of course, seems to be forgetting that Holly Holm has medalled in both the UFC and boxing. His claim that his family’s been in MMA for a while, however, is ****-on. His brother, James Edson Berto, has competed on lofty stages like Bellator, Strikeforce and Elite XC, amassing a 17-12-1 overall record. Berto’s father Dieuseul Berto, meanwhile, actually competed in the halcyon days of the UFC, battling Geza Kalman at UFC 10 in 1996. Yes, safe to the say the Berto family’s relationship with the combat sports extends well beyond boxing and into MMA. And of course, Andre Berto’s chances of receiving a UFC contract also can’t be hurt by the fact that he’s friends with Conor McGregor.

How do you think Andre Berto would do in the UFC? Would he fair better than James Toney, another famous boxer who was famously embarrassed by Randy Couture back in 2010?

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Conor McGregor’s Saturday night battle with Floyd Mayweather Jr. has caused the talk of crossovers between MMA and boxing to reach new and unprecedented heights. And though the majority of these discussions seem to surround MMA fighters moving to boxing, the opposite is also true. The latest example of a boxer discussing a move to MMA occured when former Floyd Mayweather opponent and former WBC and IBF welterweight champ Andre Berto called for a UFC contract

“I want all of ‘em!” Berto recently told TMZ. “Dana White, you know me, you know my family’s been in MMA for a while, I’m coming to the UFC so Dana White, call me! Tell Dana to call me. I’ll go to the UFC. I wanna be the first fighter ever to be a world champion in boxing and go get a UFC world title. It’s never been done. That’s never been done. Tell Dana to holler at me!”

Berto, of course, seems to be forgetting that Holly Holm has medalled in both the UFC and boxing. His claim that his family’s been in MMA for a while, however, is ****-on. His brother, James Edson Berto, has competed on lofty stages like Bellator, Strikeforce and Elite XC, amassing a 17-12-1 overall record. Berto’s father Dieuseul Berto, meanwhile, actually competed in the halcyon days of the UFC, battling Geza Kalman at UFC 10 in 1996. Yes, safe to the say the Berto family’s relationship with the combat sports extends well beyond boxing and into MMA. And of course, Andre Berto’s chances of receiving a UFC contract also can’t be hurt by the fact that he’s friends with Conor McGregor.

How do you think Andre Berto would do in the UFC? Would he fair better than James Toney, another famous boxer who was famously embarrassed by Randy Couture back in 2010?

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[N!Ck F.]

Berto could do well. If matched carefully, he’s got the body type for it...short,stocky,explosive,power..probably gets killed on the ground but would do 10x better than Toney did

[Ray*]

Doesn't he have connections to MMA? Am sure his family members are MMA fighters

[GhostofDempsey]

I think he could possibly do better in MMA than boxing. His boxing career is basically over, I don't see him beating anyone of relevance. At best he is a gatekeeper at 147. However, he can still earn himself some good paydays in boxing if matched properly. I wouldn't mind seeing Berto vs. Broner, Khan, Vargas, Matthysse, Peterson, Horn. But he probably takes more punishment in the boxing ring than the octagon, at least on his feet.

[Eff Pandas]

Berto could do well. If matched carefully, he’s got the body type for it...short,stocky,explosive,power..probably gets killed on the ground but would do 10x better than Toney did

Sh^t Jimmy Lennon Jr would do 10x better than Toney.

Toney was just in it for the money. I believe he made $500k or $1M for the fight which was probably his biggest payday in years at the time & probably his biggest payday after too.

[boliodogs]

Berto might do well in the UFC. I would be interested to see him compete as a cage fighter. He can't really beat the best guys in boxing anymore. He still has quick hands and KO power and is a very good clincher already. He is strong as a bull so he should make a good wrestler.

[sicko]

Would dominating with the Striking it is just the Wrestling and Take Down Defense and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Stuff. They would likely just look for the Take down against him and try to choke him out.