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Andre Berto Fails VADA Test, Positive For Nandrolone

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:21:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has been advised that Andre Berto has failed one of his random drug tests that were issued by VADA [Voluntary Anti Drug Association]. Berto’s A and B samples were confirmed to have had traces of nandrolone. Historically, 80% of anabolic steroid positives from 1998-2003 were for nandrolone as a result of a contaminated supplement not injection

Ortiz, Berto Go Face To Face at Rematch Presser

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:54:00 +0300

Former World Champion Victor Ortiz, Former Three-Division World Champion Humberto Soto, President of�Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De�la�Hoya and former World Champion Andre Berto pose on�April�16, 2012 in�Los Angeles, California at�the press conference to�officially announce Ortiz�s and Berto�s June�23, 2012 rematch at�STAPLES Center in�Los Angeles and Soto�s fight against top rated super lightweight contender Lucas Matthysse in�the co-feature, both of�which will be�televised live on�SHOWTIME Championship Boxing

Berto Ortiz II is ON for June 30

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:45:00 +0300

For those of you who were thrilled to see Andre Berto get back into the ring against Victor Ortiz for the second time, and then let down by the new of Berto’s injury causing the fight cancellation, don’t you worry, the fight is on for June 30, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas

Andre Berto To Have Surgery, Ortiz Rematch is Now Off

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:29:00 +0300

As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Andre Berto (28-1, 22KOs) suffered a left arm injury on Monday while training at the Ten Goose Gym in Van Nuys, California. Berto was preparing for his scheduled welterweight rematch with fellow former champion Victor Ortiz(29-3-2, 22KOs)

Victor Ortiz Won’t Be Bothered By PED Process in Camp

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:57:00 +0300

Victor Ortiz has no problem with submitting random blood and urine samples during training camp. The former WBC welterweight champion admits it took some getting used to last summer, but he has grown accustomed to the process now that he is in the middle of his second straight camp that required random submissions

Berto-Ortiz Rematch is Heading To MGM Grand in Vegas

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:50:00 +0300

Victor Ortiz handed Andre Berto his first pro defeat earlier this year in a fight that many experts called a "Fight of the Year" candidate. Both fighters hit the deck in a very exciting bout that took place in Connecticut and was televised by HBO

Berto dethrones Zaveck

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 09:07:00 +0300

Making his debut in a U.S. ring, IBF welterweight champion Jan Zaveck (31-2, 18 KOs) was dethroned by former WBC champ Andre Berto (28-1, 21 KOs) via fifth round TKO on Saturday night at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. In a hard fight, Berto, who moved straight to another title shot after losing his WBC belt to Victor Ortiz, was victorious after Zaveck suffered a bad cut over the right eye in round five

Berto vs Zaveck in Play For September 3 on HBO

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:42:00 +0300

Former welterweight champion Andre Berto could return on September 3 against IBF beltholder Jan Zaveck. Berto (27-1, 21KOs) vs. Zaveck (31-1, 18KOs) would be televised by HBO. Zaveck sole loss came in 2008, by way of a close split decision to Rafal Jackiewicz, which Zaveck later avenged in 2010

Ortiz dethrones Berto

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:05:00 +0300

In an exciting knockdown-filled affair, the welterweight debut of Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KOs) was a successful one as he dethroned previously unbeaten WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (27-1, 21 KOs) with a clear unanimous decision on Saturday night at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantuckett, Connecticut. Ortiz dropped Berto with a left hook in round one but it ruled as a slip by referee Michael Ortega

Victor Ortiz Shreds Maidana, Berto Heads To The Hospital

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:54:00 +0300

New World Boxing Council («WBC») Welterweight Champion «Vicious» Victor Ortiz addressed the media following his thrilling twelve round unanimous decision victory over Andre Berto on Saturday night. Berto, who hurt his right hand in round and required medical attention, did not attend the press conference

Victor Ortiz vs Andre Berto - CompuBox Stats

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:18:00 +0300

Ortiz, who averaged just 42 punches per round in his previous nine fights, averaged 58 per round tonight, outlanding Berto 281-147 in total punches and 266-115 in power shots. It was bombs away all night - of their 428 combined landed punches, 381 were power shots

Weights: Andre Berto 145.5-Pounds, Victor Ortiz 146

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:54:00 +0300

The weights are in�for Saturday�s WBC welterweight showdown. The undefeated champion Andre Berto (27-0, 21KOs) came in�at�a�ripped and ready 145.5-pounds, while the challenger Victor Ortiz (28-2-2, 22KOs) was also in�great shape, as�he�moves up�in�weight and comes in�as�the bigger man at�146-pounds. The fight takes place in�the MGM Grand at�Foxwoods in�Mashantucket, Connecticut. HBO will televise the fight

Arum: Berto Needs More Exposure To Get a Pacquiao Shot

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:02:00 +0300

Top Ranks CEO Bob Arum has already explained the reasons on why Juan Manuel Marquez was overlooked for an opportunity to fight Manny Pacquiao on May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Arum says Golden Boy Promotions, on behalf of Marquez - overpriced the Mexican boxer. According to a source with knowledge of Marquezs demands, the three-division champion had asked for a $5 million guarantee

Berto, Litzau triumph

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:09:00 +0300

WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (27-0, 21 KOs) annihilated Freddy Hernandez (29-2, 20 KOs) in the first round. After a cracking right hand floored Hernandez, referee Russell Mora waved it off. Time was 2:07. In a junior lightweight bout, highly regarded WBA/IBF super bantamweight champion Celestino Caballero (34-3, 23 KOs) lost a ten round split decision to Jason Litzau (28-2, 21 KOs) over ten good rounds

Andre Berto's Side Not Interested in Selcuk Aydin Fight

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:36:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised by Andre Berto's promoter, Lou DiBella, that there is currently no interest in a fight with Selcuk Aydin (20-0, 15KOs). On Monday, the WBC ordered Berto (26-0, 20KOs) to defend his welterweight title against Aydin, who won the WBC's silver title with a controversial June decision over Ionut "Jo-Jo" Dan. DiBella and Aydin's co-promoters, Don King and Ahmet Öner of Arena Box, have until September 17 to reach a deal before the fight heads to a purse bid

WBC orders Berto-Aydin

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:20:00 +0300

The WBC has officially asked promoters Ahmet Öner and Lou DiBella to take up negotiations for a welterweight championship fight between WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (26-0, 20 KOs) and WBC Silver welterweight champion Selcuk Aydin (20-0, 15 KOs). Öner and DiBella have until September 17th to reach an agreement or the fight will go purse bid at WBC headquarters in Mexico City

Dan-Aydin clash June 5

Thu, 13 May 2010 14:34:00 +0300

In a battle of undefeated fighters Jo Jo Dan (26-0, 14 KOs) will be meeting Selcuk Aydin (19-0, 15 KOs) in Turkey June 5th for the WBC Silver (Interim) welterweight belt. �It�s a done deal,� Dan�s Romanian promoter Chris Ganescu of Gankor Promotions told Fightnews

Berto stops Quintana

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:08:00 +0300

WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (26-0, 20 KOs) scored an eighth round TKO over former WBO champ Carlos Quintana (27-3, 21 KOs) on Saturday night at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. Berto was too fast and strong for the game Quintana and referee Tommy Kimmons waved it off after a sustained barrage by Berto. Time was 2:16. Kimmons deducted a point from Quintana in round three for a rabbit punch

Berto-Quintana, Cloud-Johnson Double For April 10, HBO

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:12:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has been advised that a very interesting doubleheader is being put together for April 10 on HBO. In the main event, undefeated WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto would defend his title against former champion Carlos Quintana. The deal for Berto-Quintana is nearly complete. Quintana is a very dangerous opponent for Berto

Berto vs. Malignaggi Talks Continue For April 10

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:50:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised that negotiations are still ongoing to make a fight between WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto and top-rated junior welterweight Paulie Malignaggi. If a deal is struck, it would go forward on April 10 with HBO televising

Mack vs Johnson is on again

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:37:00 +0300

The IBF light heavyweight world title eliminator between Yusaf Mack (28-2-2, 17 KOs) and former world champion Glen �The Road Warrior� Johnson (49-13-2, 33 KOs) has been rescheduled for February 5 in Miami. The scheduled 12-rounder was originally slated for January 30 to take place on the cancelled Mosley-Berto card in Las Vegas

Mayweather vs Mosley Clash in The Works, Says Schaefer

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:25:00 +0300

With Andre Berto having pulled out of his Jan. 30 fight with "Sugar" Shane Mosley because of the massive earthquake in Haiti, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer said Monday afternoon he is already trying to put together a fight between Mosley and Floyd Mayweather Jr

Berto-Mosley is off Haitian disaster sidelines WBC champ

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:01:00 +0300

Andre Berto�s Statement: Since the 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti on Tuesday evening, I have been focusing on my family and the Haitian people who are facing an inconceivable battle for survival while still trying to continue to prepare for an opportunity I have dreamt of since childhood

More on Mosley-Berto cancellation

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:38:00 +0300

WBC Welterweight World Champion Andre Berto stated in a personal press release earlier today that due to the catastrophic earthquake that struck Haiti and deeply affected his family who resides there, he is physically and emotionally unable to prepare for his Saturday, Jan. 30 bout with WBA Welterweight World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley and, as a result, will withdraw from the bout

Daniel Ponce De Leon-Daud Yordan Eyed For Mosley-Berto

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:04:00 +0300

We could see a potential meeting between hard-puncing featherweights Daniel Ponce De Leon (37-2, 31KOs) and Daud Cino Yordan (29-0, 19KOs) of Indonesia. According to a report in ESTO, the two would battle for the interim-WBA featherweight title and the bout would take place on the January 30 undercard to the welterweight unification between Shane Mosley-Andre Berto in Las Vegas

Mosley to Clean Out the Welterweight Division

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:53:00 +0300

WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley is on a mission to clean out the welterweight division. He feels that he started the process with his dominating knockout of Antonio Margarito at the start of the year. On January 23, he faces undefeated WBC champion Andre Berto in a unification bout. He plans to fight at welterweight for another three to four years and his goal is to beat every major name at the weight

Andre Berto Not Impressed With Mosley's Margarito Win

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:34:00 +0300

WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto is not impressed with Shane Mosley's huge win over Antonio Margarito from this past January. Berto feels the win is misleading because Margarito's mind was somewhere else. About 30 minutes before the contest, two inserts

Berto: "I Will Retire Shane Mosley, I Promise You That"

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:14:00 +0300

WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto and his January 30th opponent, Shane Mosley, have continued to trade words through their twitter accounts over the last couple of days. Mosley lashed out out with a promise to ruis Berto. Berto returned home from the WBC convention in Korea and returend some fire with some hard words of his own

Berto-Collazo II in the works

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:40:00 +0300

WBC executive secretary Mauricio Sulaiman sent a letter to the parties of WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (25-0,19 KOs) and former WBA welterweight champion Luis Collazo (30-4,15 KOs) to begin free negotiations of a rematch on their January 17th bout of earlier this year. This ruling had been decided at the last WBC Convention that was held in Chengdu, China

Berto outpoints Urango!

Sun, 31 May 2009 15:05:00 +0300

Undefeated WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (25-0, 19 KOs) retained his title with a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over IBF junior welterweight champion Juan Urango (21-2-1, 16 KOs) on Saturday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL. Berto�s speed and agility allowed him to negate Urango�s pressure as he compiled a 117-111, 118-110, 118-110 win. The �Iron Twin� Urango, will now move

Berto survives Collazo!

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:02:00 +0300

WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto (24-0, 19 KOs) barely got by former WBA champ Luis Collazo (29-4, 14 KOs) on Saturday night at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Collazo got off to an excellent start against Berto as both fighters met at close quarters. After Berto was deducted a point for holding in round four, Berto started boxing from the outside in round five and had a few good rounds. Collazo got a second wind in rounds nine and ten, but Berto closed the fight strong to pull it out. Scores were 116-111, 114-113, 114-113.

Mosley KOs Mayorga!

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:22:00 +0300

In a junior middleweight clash between former world champions, Shane Mosley (45-5, 38 KOs) scored an entertaining twelfth round KO over Ricardo Mayorga (28-7-1, 22 KOs) on Saturday night at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Mayorga was more effective early, but Shane began to figure him out in round three. Round six was a big round for Mosley as Mayorga invited him to take a number of shots and Mosley obliged