Tonight at 9:00 p.m. at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, Andre Berto will attempt to fight his way back into the welterweight title picture by beating Jesus Soto Karass, a Mexican brawler who is clinging to relevancy in the division. The bout can be live streamed here, and it will be broadcast on Showtime.
Berto possesses tons of talent, but has failed to put it all together against top-flight competition. In Berto's biggest losses, to Victor Ortiz and Robert Guerrero, he hit the canvas multiple times. His fight with Ortiz was a classic, with both fighters giving their all in an entertaining slugfest.
"I feel that I have made some of the right changes that I needed to get focused," Berto said. "I have a new team and I'm dedicated to win another world title. I let the big show get away from me twice, once against Victor Ortiz and once against Robert Guerrero."
Against Guerrero, he was also entertaining, but he was bullied to a more alarming degree. When he steps into the ring with Soto Karass, Berto needs to establish himself as the alpha dog in the ring.
"Soto Karass is a tough opponent, but I'm here to represent and give these people a real good show," Berto said. "Our styles match up well. It sets up for an exciting fight. He's a tough veteran that keeps going and brings the action, and I'm one of the top guys that like to dish out punishment. This fight sells itself."
Berto continued, "I feel like I just need to go in here and do what I know how to do. I'm positive that I can do the things that I know how to do. If I do that, it might be a short night. It's called 'Knockout Kings,' baby."
Soto Karass, despite carrying eight losses on his record, isn't backing down from the hard-hitting Berto, or playing the role of a stepping stone. "I'm going to be ready for a war," Soto-Karass said.
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