Tale of the Tape
 Andre Berto |  Josesito Lopez |
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|---|---|---|
| Record | 29-3, 22 KOs | 33-6, 19 KOs |
| Age | 31 | 30 |
| Height | 5’6 ½” | 5’9 ½” |
| Reach | 68 ½” | 69” |
| Weight | 147 | 147 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Hometown | Winter Haven, FL | Riverside, CA |
| Rounds Boxed | 183 | 227 |
There are few significant differences between Andre Berto and Josesito Lopez based on the stats the tape gives us. Lopez is noticeably three inches taller than Berto, but with only a half-inch reach advantage.
Though Berto is shorter, his height and slightly smaller reach should not affect his ability to get off his jab, which can be especially effective to the body on a taller Lopez. When Lopez goes into boxing mode, he may use his longer arm reach to also work the jab against Berto.
Both fighters have an orthodox stance, so we should not expect to see any awkward tripping or foot placement as we might for an orthodox-southpaw matchup. I anticipate that their stances will mean the most when Berto and Lopez are working on the inside.
Berto has a very square stance for inside fighting; Lopez uses his foot placement to smother at least one of his opponent’s arms by posting up against him at an angle. The exchanges between Lopez and Berto will definitely become intense as the work on the inside heats up.
Berto boasts a 68.75 knockout percentage with Lopez not far behind, holding a 47.5 ratio to his name.
