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It’s Do or Die for Andre Berto and Josesito Lopez on PBC’s Spike TV Debut
By Chris Carlson | March 13, 2015 | Leave a comment
After a successful debut last Saturday night in primetime on NBC, the (PBC) Premier Boxing Champions will make its Spike TV debut this Friday night for what will become a monthly boxing series on the network. The main event features a classic back-against-the-wall matchup that should produce an entertaining scrap. The card will take place in Ontario, California, from the Citizens Business Bank Arena.
Andre Berto was an HBO sweetheart after he climbed the ranks from prospect, to contender, and eventually champion. Every step of the way he looked every bit the part sporting elite hand speed and plenty of punching power.
The American fighter with Haitian roots also had a style fit for big-drama-show (sorry GGG) being dropped or hurt a few times before stepping into the ring with “Vicious” Victor Ortiz for what would be his biggest fight to date.
Berto went to hell and back in a war that was one of the best fights of 2011. Since that loss, Berto has fought only 4 times, losing in yet another war to Robert Guerrero and was stopped by Jesus Soto Karass two summers ago. Injuries have slowed momentum in Andre’s career and now he looks to be fully healed both mentally and physically heading into this crossroads fight.
His opponent on Friday night will be the fighter that goes by “The Riverside Rocky”, a nickname he earned by upsetting Victor Ortiz, who got caught looking ahead to his PPV fight with Canelo Alvarez. Josesito Lopez broke Ortiz’s jaw forcing Victor to quit on the stool and in the process landed Lopez a marquee bout with Canelo. The rise in weight combined with Canelo’s skill proved to be too much for Josesito. Much like his opposition on Friday night, Lopez is in the process of regaining a foothold at 147 after a brutal brawl against Marcos Madaina in which he was stopped in the 8th round two summers ago.
Guerrero, Ortiz, and Maidana all parlayed their biggest wins against both of these fighters into major title fights. Now the winner of Berto vs. Lopez will catapult their career right back into the mix of the ever-growing welterweight division. That fact alone gives boxing fans promise of a battle between two men willing to lay it all on the line for victory.
The first question I had pertaining to this matchup was what each fighter had left in their tank. Both men have taken punishment and at some point every fighters punch resistance runs thin. Adding another layer to this category is the subject of injury, which would presumably favor Josesito Lopez. Berto’s past arm injuries are well documented and at any time injury could rear its ugly head resulting in a huge advantage for Lopez. Of course we can’t rule out the possibility a severe cut around the eye which could change this matchup considerably. Both men had some issues with cuts recently and overall swelling around the eyes in Andre Berto’s case.
This bout may start slow considering how serious of a fight it is and the recent activity levels of both at the top level. Neither guy has been in tough since the summer of 2013 so I assume the pace will begin to pick up around the third. Once the action picks up expect a fast pace that goes back and forth as each fighter figures out their strengths and opponents weaknesses.
Berto will need to keep his hands up and not rely on that Maywather knock-off, shoulder roll defense that got him in trouble against Guerrero and Soto-Karass. Using his jab, a weapon that both fighters posses will help set up his overhand right and uppercuts on the way inside.
For Lopez a jab and subtle lateral movement will be a key to keep Berto at range. Lopez will have to use his slight reach to keep Berto at the end of his punches. Both men have boxing skills but neither of them defends all that well, which will lend itself to being a fan friendly fight.
Barring an injured bicep or arm in general I see Andre Berto gutting this one out. It won’t be easy by any means but the hand speed combined with a smarter gameplan should be a big enough difference maker for victory. Somewhere at the mid-point maybe the 7th or 8th round, Berto will use flush shots to sway the judges in his favor. I could see both fighters buzzed or hurt and a trip to the canvas wouldn’t surprise me in the least bit. In the end speed will be Berto’s calling card and the main reason he wins this Friday.
My official prediction is Andre Berto by Unamoius Decision.
http://www.boxing247.com/boxing-new...d-josesito-lopez-on-pbcs-spike-tv-debut/39097
By Chris Carlson | March 13, 2015 | Leave a comment
After a successful debut last Saturday night in primetime on NBC, the (PBC) Premier Boxing Champions will make its Spike TV debut this Friday night for what will become a monthly boxing series on the network. The main event features a classic back-against-the-wall matchup that should produce an entertaining scrap. The card will take place in Ontario, California, from the Citizens Business Bank Arena.
Andre Berto was an HBO sweetheart after he climbed the ranks from prospect, to contender, and eventually champion. Every step of the way he looked every bit the part sporting elite hand speed and plenty of punching power.
The American fighter with Haitian roots also had a style fit for big-drama-show (sorry GGG) being dropped or hurt a few times before stepping into the ring with “Vicious” Victor Ortiz for what would be his biggest fight to date.
Berto went to hell and back in a war that was one of the best fights of 2011. Since that loss, Berto has fought only 4 times, losing in yet another war to Robert Guerrero and was stopped by Jesus Soto Karass two summers ago. Injuries have slowed momentum in Andre’s career and now he looks to be fully healed both mentally and physically heading into this crossroads fight.
His opponent on Friday night will be the fighter that goes by “The Riverside Rocky”, a nickname he earned by upsetting Victor Ortiz, who got caught looking ahead to his PPV fight with Canelo Alvarez. Josesito Lopez broke Ortiz’s jaw forcing Victor to quit on the stool and in the process landed Lopez a marquee bout with Canelo. The rise in weight combined with Canelo’s skill proved to be too much for Josesito. Much like his opposition on Friday night, Lopez is in the process of regaining a foothold at 147 after a brutal brawl against Marcos Madaina in which he was stopped in the 8th round two summers ago.
Guerrero, Ortiz, and Maidana all parlayed their biggest wins against both of these fighters into major title fights. Now the winner of Berto vs. Lopez will catapult their career right back into the mix of the ever-growing welterweight division. That fact alone gives boxing fans promise of a battle between two men willing to lay it all on the line for victory.
The first question I had pertaining to this matchup was what each fighter had left in their tank. Both men have taken punishment and at some point every fighters punch resistance runs thin. Adding another layer to this category is the subject of injury, which would presumably favor Josesito Lopez. Berto’s past arm injuries are well documented and at any time injury could rear its ugly head resulting in a huge advantage for Lopez. Of course we can’t rule out the possibility a severe cut around the eye which could change this matchup considerably. Both men had some issues with cuts recently and overall swelling around the eyes in Andre Berto’s case.
This bout may start slow considering how serious of a fight it is and the recent activity levels of both at the top level. Neither guy has been in tough since the summer of 2013 so I assume the pace will begin to pick up around the third. Once the action picks up expect a fast pace that goes back and forth as each fighter figures out their strengths and opponents weaknesses.
Berto will need to keep his hands up and not rely on that Maywather knock-off, shoulder roll defense that got him in trouble against Guerrero and Soto-Karass. Using his jab, a weapon that both fighters posses will help set up his overhand right and uppercuts on the way inside.
For Lopez a jab and subtle lateral movement will be a key to keep Berto at range. Lopez will have to use his slight reach to keep Berto at the end of his punches. Both men have boxing skills but neither of them defends all that well, which will lend itself to being a fan friendly fight.
Barring an injured bicep or arm in general I see Andre Berto gutting this one out. It won’t be easy by any means but the hand speed combined with a smarter gameplan should be a big enough difference maker for victory. Somewhere at the mid-point maybe the 7th or 8th round, Berto will use flush shots to sway the judges in his favor. I could see both fighters buzzed or hurt and a trip to the canvas wouldn’t surprise me in the least bit. In the end speed will be Berto’s calling card and the main reason he wins this Friday.
My official prediction is Andre Berto by Unamoius Decision.
http://www.boxing247.com/boxing-new...d-josesito-lopez-on-pbcs-spike-tv-debut/39097
LeVraiPapi
Redemption is Coming
Yall better not go 0-2 this weekend
We following the #ABCoalition blueprint breh. We back
Been too busy to address the neggas hating on Broner in here. Yhey allpicked AboutButterbiscuits to lose but once he boxes and outclasses Molina, they're all like "oh he was underwhelming". Wish he never lost to Maidana. He was really gonna be the new Floyd. Then again, Maidana knows why he been ducking #BandCamp the young gawd
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LeVraiPapi
Redemption is Coming
Damn them nikkas are one loss away from being dominic00n in boxing status
@krackdagawd can box dooooooe
We following the #ABCoalition blueprint breh. We back
Been too busy to address the neggas hating on Broner in here. Yhey allpicked AboutButterbiscuits to lose but once he boxes and outclasses Molina, they're all like "oh he was underwhelming". Wish he never lost to Maidana. He was really gonna be the new Floyd. Then again, Maidana knows why he been ducking #BandCamp the young gawd
LeVraiPapi
Redemption is Coming
@patscorpio you were in here saying Broner was gonna get rocked. I was saying it too. Let's give the man his props
Hope berto comes off on too
Maidana is ducking us and AB is gonna carry the sport of Boxing on his shoulders like:
When it's all said and done and Floyd/Manny retires
#BandCamp
Me too. Berto just needs to use his skills, and he's good to go. He doesnt need to slug it out with these brawlers just cause. Berto takes unnecessary damage, but Im expecting him to be much too fast for Lopez. I wouldnt be surprised if he dropped Lopez once or twice...even stopping him.
i did in that thread..but broner being the next floyd and shyt before his L..nah
I forgot @LeVraiPapi 
for them Haitian fighters. 
Who was that that he wished would die or some shyt for talking about the Earthquake?
for them Haitian fighters. Who was that that he wished would die or some shyt for talking about the Earthquake?
Berto's biggest flaw has always been ring generalship and defense. He's got everything else you would want in a boxer though.
That's just how it is. Nobody in this game is made perfect and everyone has their own ceiling that they have to live up too.
That's just how it is. Nobody in this game is made perfect and everyone has their own ceiling that they have to live up too.