Andre Berto vs. Steve Upsher
Lou Catalano, Staff Writer
Here is where we find out how much is left of Andre Berto, who has the ring I.Q. of Ricardo Mayorga on acid.
He’s probably got enough left to defeat Steve Upsher, who has no power and hasn’t won a fight in two-and-a-half years. I don’t know what it will prove, but he has name recognition so he’ll probably get another big fight soon, and he’ll more than likely be drilled into snoozeville.
But in any case, Berto should get the win here.
Prediction: Berto
Donte Brown, Donte’s Boxing Gym
I’m picking ALL of the big name stars this week. These fights are all “showcase” fights that will make the fighters look good this time around, just to set up bigger fights in the future.
Prediction: Berto, Matthysse and Broner
Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief
Andre Berto is in a must-win situation. That may have been said before, but it’s really true now. If he loses to unknown opponent Steve Upsher–who has never fought in a bout scheduled for more than 8 Rounds–he can kiss any career in boxing goodbye.
I don’t think this is the fight that stops the Berto train, though I don’t think he has much to offer as an elite-level fighter. I like Berto over Upsher by decision.
Prediction: Berto
