Manager
Berto’s manager is Al Haymon who is an American boxing adviser / manager.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 6 in or 169 cm
Weight
145 lbs or 66 kg
Girlfriend / Spouse
Andre’s dating history is not known.
Andre Berto during a boxing match against Josesito Lopez on March 13, 2015 in Ontario, California
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has Haitian and American ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Black
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Great muscular body
- Athleticism (Speed and Quickness)
Measurements
Andre’s body specifications may be –
- Chest – 43 in or 110 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 16 in or 41 cm
- Waist – 34 in or 87 cm
Andre Berto made a guest appearance on Spike TV’s Premier Boxing Champions (a new boxing series) on January 22, 2015 in California
Shoe Size
Unknown
Brand Endorsements
Andre Berto signed an endorsement contract with Everlast Worldwide in 2009.
Religion
Andre’s religious beliefs are not known.
Best Known For
Andre Berto is known for his boxing skills and achievements in the ring. Berto gained popularity when he first won the WBC Welterweight title in 2008 against Miguel Angel Rodriguez with a TKO in the 7th round. After that, he retained the WBC Welterweight title for 3 more years, and lost it in April 2011.
Fighting Style
Berto’s fighting style can be described with only one word, EXPLOSIVE! His hand and feet quickness are some of the greatest in this era. Knowing the level of athleticism Andre possess, it’s no wonder why most of his fights are finishing with his opponents down on the floor. Andre has a great combination of hook and uppercut punches which makes him a deadly fighter.
First Fight
The Beast had his professional boxing debut on December 4, 2004 when he faced the American boxer Michael Robinson at Barton Coliseum, Little Rock in Arkansas. Andre won the game by TKO (Technical Knockout) in the third round.
First Film
Berto has not been a part of a movie yet.
First TV Show
Andre first appeared in the TV series Golden Boy Boxing (2011) as himself as a ringside guest.
Personal Trainer
Berto is one of the most explosives and probably the quickest boxer in his weight class. In order to have speed and power like Andre does, one boxer should always do both, skill training and weightlifting training. That was the case with Berto’’s improvement too. He was incorporating two different types of training and was exercising 6 and sometimes even 7 days a week.
Below, we bring you a workout program, very similar to the one Berto used for his preparation. Obviously his workout routine keeps changing, but the following routine is definitely worth a shot.
Monday – Boxing Day
- Jump Rope – 3 sets x 3 min
- Heavy Bag – 3 sets x 3 min
- Speed Bag – 3 sets x 3 min
- Core and Strength Work (additional 45 minutes of Push-Ups, Planks, Sit-Ups and Pull-Ups)
- Jump Rope – 3 sets x 3 min
- Heavy Bag – 3 sets x 3 min
- Speed Bag – 3 sets x 3 min
Tuesday – Weight Lifting (Chest + Arms)
- DB Bench Press – 3 x 10 (moderate weight)
- DB Incline Bench Press – 3 x 10 (moderate weight)
- Shoulder Press – 3 x 8- 10 (moderate weight)
- Lateral Raises – 3 x 10 – 12(light weight)
- Biceps Curl – 3 x 8 – 10
- Triceps Press Down – 3 x 8 – 10
- Biceps Alternate Curls (Standing) – 3 x 8 – 10 (per arm)
- Triceps Dips – 3 x 15
Wednesday / Friday – Boxing Day
- Jump Rope – 5 sets x 4 min
- Speed Bag – 2 sets x 5 min
- Shadow Box – 4 sets x 3 min
- Jump Rope – 2 sets x 3 min
- Heavy Bag – 3 sets x 2 min
- Shadow Box – 2 sets x 2 min
- Core Work (Additional 30 minutes of Sit-Ups, Pull-Ups and Push-Ups)
Thursday – Weightlifting (Back + Legs)
- Weighted Pull-Ups – 3 x 8 – 10
- BW Pull-Ups – 3 x max
- Explosive Deadlift – 3 x 10 (60% of body weight)
- Barbell Squat – 3 x 10 (60% of body weight)
- Side Lunges – 3 x 8 – 10 (per leg)
- Calf Raises – 3 x 10 (heavy)
- Calf Raises x 2 – 3 x 20 (light)
Saturday – Weightlifting (Power Lifts)
On Saturday, there is a power lift circuit that should be done for 5 consecutive rounds of Power Clean, Thruster and Jerk, each for 10 repetitions per round. The rest between rounds should be zero to no more than 30 seconds. The key is to perform each repetition in an explosive motion in order to work the fast twitch fiber muscles.
- Power Clean – 10 reps
- Thruster – 10 reps
- Jerk – 10 reps
**5 ROUNDS
Sunday – REST DAY
There’s not much, we can speak about when it comes to Andre’s diet. He definitely eats clean and healthy food. Every professional boxer should be aware of the importance of eating food that is rich in protein. Also, avoiding processed and high-fat foods such as hamburgers, French fries, pizza and refined oils has a huge impact on both – decrease in performance and slowed muscle building process.
Andre Berto Favorite Things
- All-Time Fighter – Marvin Hagler
- Music – Hip-Hop
- Movie – Life (1999)
- Football Team – The Brazilian team, Tampa Bay
Andre Berto speaking during a press conference about his September 2015 fight against Floyd Mayweather on August 6, 2015 in Los Angeles
Andre Berto Facts
- Experiencing torture by his classmates was the biggest reason why Andre first started boxing.
- At the 2003 World Amateur Championships, Andre managed to win the bronze medal.
- During his amateur career, Andre won 22 state titles in Florida.
- Many times, Andre is mistaken for the American football player, Reggie Bush.
- Andre Berto was involved in many charity actions for Haiti after the disastrous earthquake.
- He has opened the Berto Dynasty Foundation.
- During the 2004 Olympic games, Berto was disqualified in the first round, when he was fighting with Juan McPheron. Despite winning the fight, Andre made a mistake by throwing his opponent to the canvas.
- Connect with Berto on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.