Andre Berto - "I am The Best Welterweight"

[RL_GMA]

Dibella has already stated he wouldn't want Berto in the ring with Williams or Margarito at this point, if not ever. They're way too big for him.

Collazo, Cotto, Clottey are some possibilities.

I think he can beat Collazo in a close fight, but I can see him losing a decision to Clottey and KO by Cotto.

But this is of course if they were to fight today.

[Mojita]

he has speed, yes. accurate punches? no. his chin is usually open. i hope Collazo puts him in his place.

[Boxeo_Boricua]

Berto is going to bite off more than he can chew if they put him against Cotto. Now that Collazo won't be able to fight him and Cotto needs to fight a recognizable name, it could happen. Cotto will want to prove that he's still game and will wanna destroy this kid. I like Berto but he's talking too much. How is he going to say that he is #1 by beating Forbes? Having guys like Margo, Cotto, Williams, Clottey, hell even Quintana or Cintron; how are you going to say some **** like that? He's delusional. I hope they put him against any of this guys so he can shut the hell up!

[juandabomb]

Berto has two main options for now: Williams & Clottey

[AceNguyen]

I am a Berto fan, but he's no where near the best WW out there. Williams, Cotto, Margarito, and Clottey would all clean him out easily. He just doesn't have enough experience or physical advantages over those guys. I'd like to see him against a Cintron to test his chin or a Judah to test his speed, but I don't know if his handlers will let him fight any dangerous fights for a long, long time. Until then, he can't say anything about being the best.

[cupcrazy01]

lol @ Berto. Come on, man.

[-MAKAVELLI-]

Let痴 wait til the training wheels come off before we start with the 訴m the best in the division?talk

[Pullcounter]

By Lyle Fitzsimmons - Forty-eight hours past the biggest win of his career, Andre Berto was still throwing combinations.

After hesitatingly claiming a place among the welterweight elite Monday using the word 土oung?as a qualifier, the powerful 25-year-old Floridian replied to a follow-up query with an unmistakable view of where he truly fits in.

添es, I think I am the best welterweight out there,?said Berto, who defended his WBC share of the 147-pound title for the first time with a wide points win over Steve Forbes Saturday night.

的 believe it, and I know that in due time I値l be able to prove to everyone else that I知 No. 1.?br />
Flicking jab. Straight right hand. I知 the best.

Mssrs. Margarito, Cotto and Williams?deal with it.

的 think I have the total package when you combine speed, power, agility and the ability to adjust to any sort of style from the opposition,?he said. 的知 the first of the new breed of fighter in this weight class and I知 eager to make big fights with the rest of the big names out there.?br />
A convincing winner over Miki Rodriguez to win the Mayweather-vacated crown in June, Berto improved to 23-0 in a four-year career with verdicts of 118-109, 118-109 and 116-111 against Forbes - who got the shot as a reward for a game effort against Oscar De La Hoya in May. [details]

its good that he is confident about himself.

[roujinziro]

Berto could be the best welterweight in maybe 3-4 years, but he's not even close right now. I'd like to see him up against a hard puncher like Cintron. He wouldn't be able to beat Clottey at this point let alone Williams or Margarito possibly ever.

[MELLY-MEL...]

andre may have just signed his own death wish with will, and marg!!!!!!!