Andre Berto, the former WBC welterweight champion, has set his sights on redemption as he announces a rematch with Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero. Slated for November 25th on the undercard of the much-anticipated David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade event at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Berto aims to avenge his loss from over a decade ago.
Despite Guerrero being out of the ring for two years and past his prime, Berto knows that a victory might not sweeten the bitter taste of his previous defeat. For Berto (32-5, 24 KOs), this fight could either be a chance to rewrite history or a haunting echo of past disappointments, especially since Guerrero (37-6-1, 20 KOs) bested him in their prime.
Berto’s reflection on his initial loss to Guerrero in 2012 reveals a fighter grappling with identity and strategy. He attributes his defeat not to his preceding loss to Victor Ortiz but to his unmastered experimentation with the Mayweather shoulder roll technique. Now, Berto is looking to enter the ring with a clear mindset and a determination to correct the mistakes of the past.
The Showtime PPV undercard spot for this bout remains uncertain, but Berto and Guerrero are names that resonate with many boxing aficionados, despite their diminished spotlight since their last encounter. For Berto, this rematch is more than just another fight; it's a psychological battle against the shadows of his past defeats and an opportunity to demonstrate resilience in the unforgiving arena of public opinion.
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