Andre Berto

Andre Berto, born September 7, 1983, is a professional boxer who holds dual Haitian and American citizenship. A two-time former welterweight world champion, he held the WBC and IBF titles between 2008 and 2011, and the WBA interim title in 2015. As an amateur he won the National Golden Gloves tournament in 2001 and 2003, won a welterweight bronze medal for the United States at the 2003 World Championships, and represented Haiti at the 2004 Olympics, reaching the opening round of the welterweight bracket. Known for his toughness, punching power and hand speed, he peaked in 2011 as the WBC welterweight champion with five defenses, until a first career loss to Victor Ortiz that year won Fight of the Year honors from The Ring magazine.