Andre Berto Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Andre Berto is an American professional boxer who is best known for being a former welterweight world champion and for holding the WBA interim title in 2015. He is known for his toughness, fast hand speed, and formidable punching power. He has competed against several well known boxers such as Josesito López, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Robert Guerrero, Devon Alexander, David Estrada, and many more.

Born Name

Andre Michael Berto

Nick Name

The Beast, Mike

Sun Sign

Virgo

Born Place

Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

Education

Berto attended school at Winter Haven, Florida.

Occupation

Professional Boxer

Family

• Father – Dieuseul Berto (Professional Martial Artist)
• Siblings – Berto has six siblings including brother James Edson Berto (Professional mixed martial artist).

Manager

Berto’s manager is Al Haymon who is an American boxing adviser/manager.

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 6½ in or 169 cm

Weight

145½ lbs or 66 kg

Race / Ethnicity

Black

He has Haitian and American ancestry.

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Dark Brown

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

Brand Endorsements

Andre Berto signed an endorsement contract with Everlast Worldwide in 2009.

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 7^th 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 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 explosive and probably the quickest boxers 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

1. Jump Rope – 3 sets x 3 min
2. Heavy Bag – 3 sets x 3 min
3. Speed Bag – 3 sets x 3 min
4. Core and Strength Work (additional 45 minutes of Push-Ups, Planks, Sit-Ups and Pull-Ups)
5. Jump Rope – 3 sets x 3 min
6. Heavy Bag – 3 sets x 3 min
7. Speed Bag – 3 sets x 3 min

Tuesday – Weight Lifting (Chest + Arms)

1. DB Bench Press – 3 x 10 (moderate weight)
2. DB Incline Bench Press – 3 x 10 (moderate weight)
3. Shoulder Press – 3 x 8- 10 (moderate weight)
4. Lateral Raises – 3 x 10 – 12 (light weight)
5. Biceps Curl – 3 x 8 – 10
6. Triceps Press Down – 3 x 8 – 10
7. Biceps Alternate Curls (Standing) – 3 x 8 – 10 (per arm)
8. Triceps Dips – 3 x 15

Wednesday / Friday – Boxing Day

1. Jump Rope – 5 sets x 4 min
2. Speed Bag – 2 sets x 5 min
3. Shadow Box – 4 sets x 3 min
4. Jump Rope – 2 sets x 3 min
5. Heavy Bag – 3 sets x 2 min
6. Shadow Box – 2 sets x 2 min
7. Core Work (Additional 30 minutes of Sit-Ups, Pull-Ups and Push-Ups)

Thursday – Weightlifting (Back + Legs)

1. Weighted Pull-Ups – 3 x 8 – 10
2. BW Pull-Ups – 3 x max
3. Explosive Deadlift – 3 x 10 (60% of body weight)
4. Barbell Squat – 3 x 10 (60% of body weight)
5. Side Lunges – 3 x 8 – 10 (per leg)
6. Calf Raises – 3 x 10 (heavy)
7. 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.

1. Power Clean – 10 reps
2. Thruster – 10 reps
3. 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

Source – Boxing Insider

Andre Berto Facts

1. Experiencing torture by his classmates was the biggest reason why Andre first started boxing.
2. At the 2003 World Amateur Championships, Andre managed to win the bronze medal.
3. During his amateur career, Andre won 22 state titles in Florida.
4. Many times, Andre is mistaken for the American football player, Reggie Bush.
5. Andre Berto was involved in many charity actions for Haiti after the disastrous earthquake.
6. He has opened the Berto Dynasty Foundation.
7. 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.