Mayweather vs Berto perhaps isn’t the ‘Floyd Farewell’ fans were hoping for, but it will be unfolding soon, nonetheless. Mayweather is of course the undefeated pound for pound king of boxing, while Berto, though a capable former champion, will be the unmistakable underdog.
But this isn’t about predictions or opinions. This is about numbers – the facts and stats of both men prior to fight night. If you can’t get enough of statistics, be sure to check out our other recent Extended Tale of the Tape editions: Klitschko vs Fury, Golovkin-Lemieux, and Cotto-Canelo.
Note: Advantageous stats are indicated in red (some may be subjective), and championship stats refer to ‘fully-fledged world titles’ only.
Floyd Mayweather vs Andre Berto
Physical/Vital
Birthplace
Michigan, US … Florida, US
Age
38 … 31
Height
5′ 8″ … 5′ 6.5″
Reach
72″ … 68.5″
Stance
Orthodox … Orthodox
Record (Amateur)
Debut
Early 90s … Late 90s
Wins
84 … Won majority of 200+
Defeats
6 … Won majority of 200+
No Contests
0 … 0
Record (Pro)
Debut
1996 … 2004
Bouts
48 … 33
Wins
48 … 30
Knockout Ratio
54% (26) … 70% (23)
1st Round Knockouts
4 … 8
2nd Round Knockouts
5 … 1
3rd Round Knockouts
1 … 4
4th – 6th Round Knockouts
1 … 0
Defeats
0 … 3
Defeats by Knockout
0 … 1
Knockdowns Suffered
0 … 6
Draws
0 … 0
No Contests
0 … 0
Rounds Boxed
375 … 189
12-Rounders Completed
18 … 7
Current Winning Streak
48 … 2
Undefeated Fighters Defeated
3 … 2
Latest Win
Manny Pacquiao (UD 12) … Josesito Lopez (TKO 6)
Current Trainer
Roger/Floyd Mayweather Sr … Virgil Hunter
World Title Bout Experience
Wins
25 … 7
Successful Defenses
18 … 5
Champions (Former/Current) Defeated
23 … 5
Defeats
0 … 1
Draws
0 … 0
No Contests
0 … 0
Longest Championship Reign
MAYWEATHER: 4 years (Floyd hasn’t lost a title via ‘defeat’, but has vacated/been stripped of titles at various stages during his career for reasons such as inactivity and brief retirement)
BERTO: 2 years, 10 months
Major Titles Won
MAYWEATHER: WBA Super, WBC, RING (154 lbs), WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF, IBO (147), WBC (140), WBC (135), WBC (130)
BERTO: IBF, WBC (147 lbs)
Major Titles Currently Held
MAYWEATHER: WBC, WBA (154 lbs), WBA, WBC, RING (147 lbs)
BERTO: None
Notable Wins
MAYWEATHER: Manny Pacquiao (UD 12), Marcos Maidana (MD 12, UD 12), Canelo Alvarez (MD 12), Robert Guerrero (UD 12), Miguel Cotto (UD 12), Victor Ortiz (KO 4), Shane Mosley (UD 12), Juan Manuel Marquez (UD 12), Ricky Hatton (TKO 10), Oscar De La Hoya (SD 12), Carlos Baldomir (UD 12), Zab Judah (UD 12), Sharmba Mitchell (TKO 6), Arturo Gatti (RTD 6), Henry Bruseles (TKO 8), DeMarcus Corley (UD 12), Philip Ndou (TKO 7), Victoriano Sosa (UD 12), Jose Luis Castillo (UD 12, UD 12), Jesus Chavez (RTD 12), Carlos Hernandez (UD 12), Diego Corrales (TKO 10), Gregoria Vargas (UD 12), Carlos Gerena (RTD 7), Justin Juuko (KO 9), Carlos Ramon Rios (UD 12), Angel Manfredy (TKO 2), Genaro Hernandez (RTD 8)
BERTO: Josesito Lopez (TKO 6), Steve Upsher Chambers (UD 12), Jan Zaveck (RTD 5), 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)
Common Opponents
(UD 12) … Robert Guerrero … (Loss, UD 12)
(KO 4) … Victor Ortiz … (Loss, UD 12)
Mayweather vs Berto: Summary
There’s a lot of stats to digest there, but the numbers only point to one thing: the odds are stacked against Berto. On paper, Mayweather is the superior fighter without doubt. Most notably, he is undefeated (48-0 – 33-0), has never been knocked down (0 – 6), has completed more 12-rounders (18 – 7), achieved more championship wins (25 – 7) and defenses (18 – 5), and defeated more former/current champions (23 – 5). To top it all off, he has the more advantageous physical attributes – albeit age – such as height (5′ 8″ – 5′ 6.5″) and reach (72″ – 68.5″).
So what does ol’ Berto bring to the table? In terms of trumping Mayweather’s achievements, he doesn’t. He will, however, enter the ring 7 years younger than Mayweather (31-38), and also carry the greater knockout ratio (70% – 54%). If we’re nitpicking, he’s the slightly more dangerous fighter inside 6 rounds (13-11). In terms of trainers, it’s not so much a numbers game as it a matter of opinion; Mayweather may have his famous father/uncle in his corner, but Berto is in very capable hands with Virgil Hunter.
Mayweather vs Berto will headline a Showtime PPV card on September 12th. A broadcaster is yet to be announced for the UK.
Based on our Extended Tale of the Tape, plus your own take, who are you picking in Mayweather vs Berto? No, seriously – anything can happen in boxing. Right?
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