Winner and Why
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Berto simply has enough versatility to beat Lopez. He can work a vicious jab and right hand on the outside, and he is not afraid to put punches together when he’s in close. This fight will be the most competitive on the inside and one-sided on the outside. If Berto controls the pace and style of the bout, Lopez will put most of his effort into the exchanges on the inside and will become frustrated at every other range.
Knowing both fighters can be dropped, the only way I see Lopez winning is by way of knock out, or technical knockout. Given Berto’s skill set, and that listens to Hunter in between rounds, there is a highly unlikely chance that Lopez will outbox him. As long as Berto keeps his cool when things heat up during the fight, he may just find himself coming out of this with a victory.
If anyone knows Berto, they know he is not one to have a boring fight. Boxing and brawling is the holy grail of fan excitement, and I am confident that he will not disappoint in this department or getting a win over Lopez tomorrow night.
Prediction: Andre Berto
