By: Leeman Taylor

Editor’s note: Andre Berto will be fighting on the televised undercard of Taylor vs. Pavlik on September 29.

Who is Andre Berto?

Andre Berto is a long boxing partner of mine. He was born in Miami Florida and resides in Winter Haven, Florida where he trains with Tony Morgan. He is an American born Haitian boxer who fought for Haiti in the 2004 Olympics after being disqualified for America. He has been boxing since he was a teen and has had over 200 amatuer bouts.

Berto is a very excellent fighter. He has great power and very fast hands. He also has very nice footwork and a quick, stiff jab to keep his opponents unbalanced. His current record is 19-0 with 16 knockouts. He is in the welterweight division at 147 pounds. His last fight was against Cosme Rivera which ended in a unanimous division after Andre Berto dominated his opponent. Berto did get caught with an unexpected chin-checker but he regained his focus and continued to win every round.

I think Berto has what it takes to make it to the top and become the next champion. He trains hard everyday and has the heart of a real fighter. He never skips a day in the gym. As soon as he is finished with another fight, he is back in the gym the next day training intensely. Berto is definitely a boxer to watch and he can really put on a show. He fights very good fights and he is a real smart fighter. His next fight will be on September 29th against David Estrada. This is set to be a good match and this will hopefully be a big step up for Berto. I believe Berto has what it takes to win this fight and continue on to go for a title fight. There is no doubt in my mind that Andre Berto will be the next welterweight champion. He just has to take his time and stay focused.

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