This weekend’s fight action will include Californian headliner Ortiz vs Berto II. Whatever happens, whether it’s another knockdown-filled slugfest or something completely different, it promises to be eventful. Former title holders Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto may no longer be considered world-beaters on the Welterweight scene, but are still ferocious, fan-friendly types who definately aren’t known for leaving their emotions in the changing room.
For that reason, plenty of action – whatever that may actually be – is to be expected. A lot has happended since their original 2011 Fight of the Year, with both men suffering a number of setbacks (mostly in fights they were expected to win), with Ortiz receiving criticism for moonlighting as a movie star. Let’s forget world titles, rankings, the Welterweight scene – all that jazz – and just enjoy Ortiz vs Berto II for what it is: two bullish warriors locking horns. Let’s get to the Tale of the Tape, Facts & Stats…
Note: Advantageous stats are indicated in red (some may be subjective), and championship stats refer to ‘fully fledged world titles’ only.
Victor Ortiz vs Andre Berto (II)
Physical/Vital
Birthplace
Kansas, US … Florida, US
Age
29 … 32
Height
5’ 9” … 5′ 7″
Reach
70″ … 69″
Stance
Southpaw … Orthodox
Record (Pro)
Debut
2004 … 2004
Bouts
38 … 34
Wins
31 … 30
Defeats
5 … 4
Draws
2 … 0
No Contests
0 … 0
Knockout Ratio
63% (24) … 68% (23)
1st Round Knockouts
5 … 8
2nd Round Knockouts
6 … 0
3rd Round Knockouts
2 … 4
4th – 6th Round Knockouts
7 … 6
Defeats by Knockout
4 … 1
Knockdowns Suffered
6 … 5
Rounds Boxed
171 … 201
12-Rounders Completed
1 … 6
Current Winning Streak
2 … 0
Undefeated Fighters Defeated
4 … 2
Latest Win
Gilberto Sanchez Leon (TKO 8) … Josesito Lopez (TKO 6)
World Title Bout Experience
Wins
1 … 7
Defeats
1 … 2
Draws
0 … 0
No Contests
0 … 0
Successful Defenses
0 … 5
Longest Championship Reign
04/2011 – 09/2011 … 06/2006 – 11/2010
Major Titles Won
WBC (147 lbs) … WBC, IBF (147 lbs)
Major Titles Currently Held
None … None
Boxing Base Top 10 World Ranking
Unranked … Unranked
Notable Performances
BERTO: Floyd Mayweather (LOSS: UD 12), Josesito Lopez (TKO 6), Steve Upsher Chambers (UD 10), Jesus Soto Karass (LOSS: TKO 12), Robert Guerrero (LOSS: UD 12), Jan Zaveck (RTD 5), Victor Ortiz (LOSS: UD 12),
Freddy Hernandez (TKO 1), Carlos Quintana (TKO 8), Juan Urango (UD 12), Luis Collazo (UD 12), Steve Forbes (UD 12), Miguel Angel Rodriguez (TKO 7), Michel Trabant (RTD 6), David Estrada (TKO 11)
ORTIZ: Luis Collazo (LOSS: KO 2), Josesito Lopez (LOSS: RTD 9), Floyd Mayweather (LOSS: KO 4), Andre Berto (UD 12), Lamont Peterson (DRAW 10), Vivian Harris (KO 3), Nate Campbell (UD 10), Antonio Diaz (RTD 7), Marcos Rene Maidana (TKO 6), Mike Arnaoutis (TKO 2), Jeffrey Resto (TKO 2)
Common Opponents
(LOSS: KO 4) … Floyd Mayweather … (LOSS: UD 12)
(LOSS: RTD 9) … Josesito Lopez … (TKO 6)
What’s your take on Boxing Base’s Ortiz vs Berto II Tale of the Tape, Facts & Stats? How do you see the action playing out tomorrow night?
Ortiz vs Berto II will headline a California card at the StubHub Center on Saturday, April 30th, broadcast Live on Fox. We’ll have Live Results Coverage right here on Boxing Base, plus the Live Round by Round variety over on Twitter (@BoxingBase).
