In the main event of the boxing evening in Uniondale, New York, in a meeting of two former world champions Andre Berto (32-1, 24 KOs) scored a split decision win over Devon Alexander (27-5, 14 KOs). In the third round, Berto was knocked down, but was able to win on two cards due to the more active ending 115-112, 115-112 and 114-113 for Alexander.
A live broadcast of the boxing event from Uniondale, New York, there will be several interesting fights between those wishing to get "an attempt number 5". So former world champion Devon Alexander (27-4-1, 14 KOs) will meet in a 12-round non-title bout another former champion Andre Berto (31-5, 24 KOs). Both fighters hope that the winner of their meeting will in the future have a chance to challenge the welterweight title.
Andre Berto says he wants to cross over from boxing to the UFC and he's 100% serious about it. TMZ Sports spoke with Berto about Conor's return to the Octagon after losing to Floyd Mayweather and A.B. says he's gunning to follow his buddy back to MMA.
Andre Berto and Shawn Porter battled it out in the ring for the chance to fight WBC Welterweight champion Keith Thurman. In front of 9,118 fight fans at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, both fighters came prepared and focused on the chance to become a world champion once again. In the end, both fighters endured cuts on their eye that affected their vision and gave the fans a tough, courageous fight even though the referee failed to prevent constant headbutts and illegal blows.
Andre Berto 146.5 vs. Shawn Porter 147
(WBC welterweight eliminator)