Andre Berto Willing to Help Sharpen Ronda Rousey's Boxing Skills
The help and support continue to flow in for deposed UFC Women’s bantamweight champion and the latest one to offer his services is Andre Berto.
Berto is best known to be the last fighter that Floyd Mayweather Jr. took on last September. Though it wasn’t really an impressive outing for Berto, it remains that the American-Haitian is an actual boxer and could help out train Rousey if she wants.
Andre Berto agreed with the sentiments of Rousey’s mother that the former UFC champion wasn’t well prepared against Holly Holm who wrested the title from the previously undefeated UFC star.
"Ronda isn't a pure boxer, Holly is. She needs to focus more on her boxing and cutting off the ring. I'd love to stop by her gym and give some pointers,” said Berto via TMZ.
Berto’s offer follows the previous ones offered by individuals such as Chuck Lidell.
The UFC legend did give credit to trainer Edmond Tarverdyan for the work he was able to put into Rousey but believes that the next step to be a professional striker is lacking in a separate report with TMZ.
Rousey was recently spotted back in the gym as she is presumably starting preparation for a highly awaited rematch with Holm.
There is no word yet on when the rematch will happen but the belief is that it may likely happen near the end of 2016.
Rousey recently requested for time-off due to conflicts in Hollywood filming and such waylaid any plans of a possible UFC 200 showdown between her and Holm.
For her part, Holm will be facing Miesha Tate at UFC 197 on March 5 at a venue that has yet to be known. Rousey is expected to be among the curious spectators for that one and it wouldn’t be surprising if she creates a scene and continue that psyche out game she has been using before.
The Holm vs. Tate tiff will be a crucial match with the champion needing to make sure that she overcomes Tate to ensure her much awaited rematch with Rousey.
Tate is a tough cookie and she has proven this before against the former UFC champion twice. Before Holm, Tate was the only fighter who lasted more than two rounds against "Rowdy."
That resiliency garnered the respect of Rousey but it was Holm improved on that when she dealt Rousey her first UFC career loss.
Right now, Rousey’s main priority is get herself back in the game. Seen at the gym is a good sign but what is more interesting is if she will indeed get people to help her out to improve her boxing skills and striking.
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