MAYWEATHER EQUALS ROCKY MARCIANO?S RECORD OF 49-0
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 13 Sep 2015
Pound for pound No.1 Floyd Mayweather Jr equaled the 49-0 record of heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano with a lopsided twelve round unanimous decision victory over former champion Andre Berto who had lost three of his last six fights.
The judges scorecards of 120-108, 118-110 and 117-111 came under criticism as even the BBC Sport reported that Berto did enough to win the sixth round and certainly won the seventh while Sky Sports in London said Berto won the tenth round.
Although Mayweather continued to insist the fight against Berto was his last, there are many who believe the chance of beating Marciano?s record and making more money may be too tempting to resist especially if the controversy generated by Mayweather taking illegal IV injections the night before the Manny Pacquiao fight drives Floyd to settle the score and prove he is indeed the best fighter in this era.
For all the critics who claimed Berto, a 30-1 underdog didn?t deserve a shot at Mayweather?s WBC welterweight title, he proved to be game but the slick moves of Mayweather whose forte is hitting but not getting hit sometimes frustrated the challenger.
Boos rang out in the final round as Mayweather?showboating didn?t sit well with the fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Mayweather complained to his fther/trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr that he hurt his hand during the fight but in the end it didn?t matter as he proved too good both defensively and offensively for Berto who tried hard but met with little success.
In a post fight interview Mayweather said ?you gotta know when to go. I?ve had a great career. I?m leaving with all my faculties. I feel like I?m smart and sharp. I?ve accomplished everything. I?ve done everything in my sport.?
For his part Berto said ?I was in great shape but it was difficult to fight him. He was really, really slippery.?
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
GIORGIO VISIOLI SETS OUT MISSION TO LAND MAJOR TITLES AFTER TENSE FIRST FACE-OFF WITH ENGLISH TITLE RIVAL JOE HOWARTH
Tue, 16 Dec 2025Kevin Brown and Yoenis Tellez Shine at Boxlab Promotions’ “Night of Champions XIII” During the 104th Annual WBA Convention
Tue, 16 Dec 2025TRAINING CAMP NOTES: Justin Cardona Shares Insights Ahead of December 19 Showdown Against Avious Griffin
Tue, 16 Dec 2025JAS MATHUR JOINS MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS AS CEO TO LEAD STRATEGIC VISION, CREATIVITY AND GLOBAL GROWTH INITIATIVES
Tue, 16 Dec 2025Split-T Management Signs Amateur Standout Adrian Salazar
Tue, 16 Dec 2025INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME REMEMBERS CANASTOTA’S MANAGER / TRAINER / PROMOTER TONY GRAZIANO
Mon, 15 Dec 2025Catubig, Prado win Suy Foods Santa Run
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 15 Dec 2025Junior, Youth and Elite Divisions Awarded on Final Day of 2025 USA Boxing National Championships
Mon, 15 Dec 2025Jean Henri Lhuillier Applauds Cebuana Lhuillier Ambassadors for Bronze Finish at SEA Games 2025
Mon, 15 Dec 2025NOEL MIKAELIAN DETHRONES BADOU JACK TO BECOME THE NEW WBC CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION
Sun, 14 Dec 2025FM Alekhine Nouri tops Kamatyas chessfest
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 14 Dec 2025Dante Kirkman Dominates DePriest Johnson in Unanimous Victory at Fight Club OC
Sun, 14 Dec 2025Bantam and Intermediate Divisions Crowned on Day Five of 2025 USA Boxing National Championships
Sun, 14 Dec 2025Murat Gassiev Brutally Knocks Out Kubrat Pulev in Dubai
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 13 Dec 2025United States Air Force Paralegals: Law, Order, and Excellence
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, Sat, 13 Dec 2025