Andre Berto net worth: American professional boxer and two times welterweight world champion, Andre Berto has a net worth of $12 million.
Born on September 7, 1983 in Polk, County, FL, Andre Berto was trained to be a boxer by his father after he was beaten several times by his classmates. Berto learnt boxing to stay out of trouble while also started participating in several competitions. It was in 2003 that he won a bronze medal at the World Amateur Championship after which he won two National Golden Cloves championship.
Three time US amateur champion, Berto participated in the 2004 Olympics but was disqualified in the first round. He then started a professional career and stepped in to several competitions. Named as the ESPN’s 2006 Prospect of the Year, Berto defeated Norberto Bravo the same year while also won against Martinus Clay, Cosme Rivera, David Estrada, among others.
Berto won the WBC welterweight title by winning against Miguel Rodriguez and defended it against Steve Forbes in 2008. He made his second defense against Luis Collazo and again against Juan Urango in 2009. He withdrew from the title against Shane Mosley in 2010 due to his family loss in Haiti.
Berto lost against Victor Ortiz and his reign as a champion was ruled out in 2011. However, he got back into track and fought against Dejan Zavec, Roberto Guerrero, Soto Karass, and more to rank himself as one of the best boxers in the world today.
Berto is set to fight against Floyd Mayweather in September 12, 2015 and this is said to be the last fight for the undefeated Mayweather. Talking about his personal life, Berto was linked to former Miss Kentucky USA Kia Hampton in 2011 and there’s been no speculations regarding the two right now. As of 2015, Berto lives a lavishing life with a net worth of $12 million.
Quick facts about Andre Berto
Full Name: Andre Michael Berto
Profession: Boxer
Height: 5 ft 6 1⁄2 in (1.69 m)
Weight: NA
Ethnicity: American
Nationality: American
Date of Birth: September 7, 1983
Place of Birth: Winter Haven, Florida, U.S.
Marital status: Unknown
Astrological sign: Virgo