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{{Short description|Boxing match}}
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{{Infobox boxing match
|fight date= 03 September 2011
|Fight Name=Battle In Biloxi
| Fight Name = Battle In Biloxi
|image=[[File:Jan Zaveck vs. Andre Berto.jpg|225px]]
| image = [[File:Jan Zaveck vs. Andre Berto.jpg|250px]]
| caption =
|location = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Beau Rivage (Mississippi)|Beau Rivage Resort & Casino]], [[Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi]], [[Mississippi]], [[United States]]
| fight date = September 3, 2011
|fighter1={{flagicon|Slovenia}} [[Jan Zaveck]]
| location = [[Beau Rivage (Mississippi)|Beau Rivage Resort & Casino]], [[Biloxi, Mississippi]], U.S.
|nickname1=Mr. Sympathikus
| titles = [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] welterweight title
|record1=31-1-0 (18 KO)
| fighter1 = {{flagicon|Slovenia}} Jan Zaveck
|hometown1= [[Ptuj]], [[Slovenia]],
| nickname1 = "Mr. Sympathikus"
|height1 = {{height|ft=5|in=7.5}}
| hometown1 = [[Ptuj]], [[Styria (Slovenia)|Styria]], [[Slovenia]]
|weight1 = 146.5
| purse1 =
|style1 = [[Orthodox Stance|Orthodox]]
| record1 = 31–1 (18 KO)
|recognition1=<small>[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Welterweight Champion.</small>
| age1 = {{age in years and months |13 March 1976 |3 September 2011}}
|fighter2={{flagicon|USA}} [[Andre Berto]]
| height1 = 5 ft 7+1/2 in
|nickname2=
| weight1 = 146+1/2 lb
|record2=27-1-0 (21 KO)
| style1 = [[Orthodox Stance|Orthodox]]
|hometown2=[[Miami, Florida]], [[Florida]], [[United States]]
| recognition1 = [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]]<br>Welterweight Champion<br>[[The Ring (magazine)|''The Ring'']]<br>No. 4 ranked welterweight
|height2 = {{height|ft=5|in=8.5}}
| fighter2 = {{flagicon|USA}} Andre Berto
|weight2 = 146.75
| nickname2 = "The Beast"
|style2 = [[Orthodox Stance|Orthodox]]
| hometown2 = [[Miami, Florida]], U.S.
|recognition2=<small> Former [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Welterweight Champion.</small>
| purse2 =
|titles=<small>[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Welterweight Championship</small>
| record2 = 27–1 (21 KO)
|result= Berto defeats Zaveck via Technical Knockout (RTD).
| age2 = {{age in years and months |September 7, 1983 |3 September 2011}}
| height2 = 5 ft 8+1/2 in
| weight2 = 146+3/4 lb
| style2 = Orthodox
| recognition2 = [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]]<br>No. 9 ranked welterweight<br>[[The Ring (magazine)|''The Ring'']]<br>No. 3 ranked welterweight<br>Former [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] welterweight champion
| result = Berto defeats Zaveck via 5th round RTD.
}}
}}
'''[[Jan Zaveck]] vs. [[Andre Berto]]''' was a professional boxing match contested on September 3, 2011, for the [[International Boxing Federation]] (IBF) welterweight title.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jan Zaveck vs. Andre Berto |url=https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Jan_Zaveck_vs._Andre_Berto |website=boxrec.com |publisher=BoxRec |access-date=18 July 2024}}</ref> The fight took place at the [[Beau Rivage (Mississippi)|Beau Rivage Resort & Casino]], in [[Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi]], [[Mississippi]], [[United States]] on September 3, 2011 and was televised via [[Home Box Office|HBO]]'s ''[[Boxing After Dark]]''.<ref>[http://www.hbo.com/boxing/fights/index.html#/boxing/fights/2011/09-03-jan-zaveck-vs-andre-berto/index.html HBO: Boxing]. HBO.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-31.</ref>


==Background==
'''[[Jan Zaveck]] vs. [[Andre Berto]]''' was a [[List of current world boxing champions#Welterweight .28147 lb.2C 66.7 kg.29| Welterweight Championship]] fight for the [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] title. The fight took place at the [[Beau Rivage (Mississippi)|Beau Rivage Resort & Casino]], in [[Biloxi, Mississippi|Biloxi]], [[Mississippi]], [[United States]] on September 3, 2011 and was televised via [[Home Box Office|HBO]]'s ''[[Boxing After Dark]]''.<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=624358 BoxRec Boxing Records]. Boxrec.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-31.</ref><ref>[http://www.hbo.com/boxing/fights/index.html#/boxing/fights/2011/09-03-jan-zaveck-vs-andre-berto/index.html HBO: Boxing]. HBO.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-31.</ref>
After discussions to fight [[Paulie Malignaggi]] on the [[Canelo Álvarez vs. Ryan Rhodes]] undercard fell through,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ringpolska.pl/boks-na-swiecie/8650-dejan-zavec-paul-malignaggi-18-czerwca |language=sl |access-date=4 September 2019 | title=Dejan Zavec - Paul Malignaggi 18 czerwca? |trans-title=Dejan Zavec - Paul Malignaggi June 18?}}</ref> Zaveck traveled to [[Biloxi, Mississippi]] to face [[Andre Berto]] who had just lost the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] welterweight title to [[Victor Ortiz]].

Zaveck expressed the hope that a victory in his us debut would boost his career saying that "A win over someone like Berto will elevate me to a whole new level. Just like everyone else, I want to fight Mayweather and [Manny] Pacquiao, and I see this fight as my golden opportunity to make that happen."<ref>{{cite web |author1=[[Dan Rafael]] |title=Andre Berto reboots against Jan Zaveck |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/6922063/andre-berto-reboots-jan-zaveck |website=espn.com |publisher=ESPN |access-date=18 July 2024 |date=2 September 2011}}</ref>

==The fight==
Despite being a 4-to-1 underdog coming into the fight, Zaveck proved competitive; trading clean punches with Berto and earning praise from HBO's [[Roy Jones Jr.]] In the fifth round, a number of cuts opened on Zavec's face, which resulted in Zaveck's corner waiving the fight off before the sixth round.<ref>{{cite web |title=Andre Berto Stops Jan Zaveck After Five |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2011/9/4/2403787/andre-berto-stops-jan-zaveck-after-five |website=badlefthook.com |publisher=Bad Left Hook |access-date=18 July 2024 |date=4 September 2011}}</ref>

==Aftermath==
Berto thanked the Slovenian fans for traveling over to America to cheer their countryman on. He would call his performance "so-so", despite becoming a two-time welterweight champion.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/834372-berto-wins-ibf-title-a-look-into-the-fight-and-the-future-of-the-two|title=Andre Berto Wins IBF Title: A Look into the Fight and the Future of the Two|last=Martin|first=Henry|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=April 24, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

Just over two months later he would vacate his IBF title rather than face [[mandatory challenger]] [[Randall Bailey]] in order to facilitate a rematch with Ortiz.<ref>{{cite web| title=Victor Ortíz vs Andre Berto Rematch: Lou DiBella Says Fight Is On | url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2011/11/23/2582724/victor-ortiz-vs-andre-berto-rematch-january-28-february-11-hbo-boxing-news| publisher=Bad Left Hook.com | date=November 23, 2011 | access-date=December 20, 2011 | last=Christ | first=Scott}}</ref> However, after Berto tested positive for a banned substance, the rematch against Ortiz planned for June 23, 2012, was cancelled.<ref>{{cite web| title=Andre Berto tests positive | url=https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/story/_/id/7946982/andre-berto-tests-positive-rematch-victor-ortiz-canceled | work=ESPN.com | date=May 28, 2012}}</ref>


==Undercard==
==Undercard==
Confirmed bouts:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/624358|title=BoxRec - event|publisher=}}</ref>
===Televised===


===Televised===
*'''[[List of current world boxing champions#Welterweight .28147 lb.2C 66.7 kg.29| Welterweight Championship]] bout:''' {{flagicon|Slovenia}} [[Jan Zaveck]] vs. {{flagicon|USA}} [[Andre Berto]]
*'''[[List of WBC world champions#Welterweight|WBC welterweight title]] bout:''' {{flagicon|Slovenia}} [[Dejan Zaveck]] vs. {{flagicon|USA}} [[Andre Berto]]
:Berto defeats Zaveck via Technical Knockout (Retirement) at 3:00 of round five.
:Berto defeats Zaveck via Technical Knockout (Retirement) at 3:00 of round five.


*'''Featherweight bout:''' {{flagicon|USA}} [[Gary Russell (boxer)|Gary Russell Jr.]] vs. {{flagicon|Mexico}} Leonilo Miranda
*'''Featherweight bout:''' {{flagicon|USA}} [[Gary Russell (boxer)|Gary Russell Jr.]] vs. {{flagicon|Mexico}} Leonilo Miranda
:Russel Jr. defeats Miranda via Unanimous Decision. (80-72, 80-72, 79-72)
:Russell Jr. defeats Miranda via Unanimous Decision. (80-72, 80-72, 79-72)


===Preliminary card===
===Preliminary card===
*'''Super middleweight bout:''' {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[Thomas Oosthuizen]] vs. {{flagicon|USA}} Aaron Pryor Jr.

*'''Super Middleweight bout:''' {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[Thomas Oosthuizen]] vs. {{flagicon|USA}} Aaron Pryor Jr.
:Oosthuizen defeats Pryor Jr. via Unanimous Decision. (117-111, 117-111, 117-111)
:Oosthuizen defeats Pryor Jr. via Unanimous Decision. (117-111, 117-111, 117-111)


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:Del Valle defeats Napunyi via Technical Knockout at 1:21 of round three.
:Del Valle defeats Napunyi via Technical Knockout at 1:21 of round three.


*'''Light Welterweight bout:''' {{flagicon|Ukraine}} [[Ivan Redkach]] vs. {{flagicon|USA}} Vernon Alston
*'''Light welterweight bout:''' {{flagicon|Ukraine}} [[Ivan Redkach]] vs. {{flagicon|USA}} Vernon Alston
:Redkach defeats Alston via Technical Knockout at 1:57 of round three.
:Redkach defeats Alston via Technical Knockout at 1:57 of round three.


*'''Light Middleweight bout:''' {{flagicon|USA}} Gerald Jordan vs. {{flagicon|Georgia}} Sergio Vartanov
*'''Light middleweight bout:''' {{flagicon|USA}} Gerald Jordan vs. {{flagicon|Georgia}} Sergio Vartanov
:Jordan defeaets Vartanov via Split Decision. (59-54, 58-55, 56-58)
:Jordan defeats Vartanov via Split Decision. (59-54, 58-55, 56-58)


==International Broadcasting==
==Broadcasting==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! align=center | Country
! Country / Region !! Broadcaster
! align=center | Broadcaster
|-
|-
| {{flag|Hungary}} || [[Sport1 (Eastern Europe)|Sport 2]]
|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[United States]]
|| [[Home Box Office|HBO]]
|-
|-
|{{Flag|Slovenia}} || [[TV Slovenia]]
|-
|-
|{{Flag|Sweden}} || [[Viasat (Nordic television service)|Viasat]]
|{{Flagicon|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia]]
|| [[TV Slovenia]]
|-
|-
| {{flag|United States}} || [[HBO]]
|}
|}


== References ==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==


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Latest revision as of 15:05, 9 October 2024

Battle In Biloxi
DateSeptember 3, 2011
VenueBeau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Title(s) on the lineIBF welterweight title
Tale of the tape
Boxer Slovenia Jan Zaveck United States Andre Berto
Nickname "Mr. Sympathikus" "The Beast"
Hometown Ptuj, Styria, Slovenia Miami, Florida, U.S.
Pre-fight record 31–1 (18 KO) 27–1 (21 KO)
Age 35 years, 5 months 27 years, 11 months
Height 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm) 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (174 cm)
Weight 146+1⁄2 lb (66 kg) 146+3⁄4 lb (67 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition IBF
Welterweight Champion
The Ring
No. 4 ranked welterweight		 IBF
No. 9 ranked welterweight
The Ring
No. 3 ranked welterweight
Former WBC welterweight champion
Result
Berto defeats Zaveck via 5th round RTD.

Jan Zaveck vs. Andre Berto was a professional boxing match contested on September 3, 2011, for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight title.[1] The fight took place at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, in Biloxi, Mississippi, United States on September 3, 2011 and was televised via HBO's Boxing After Dark.[2]

Background

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After discussions to fight Paulie Malignaggi on the Canelo Álvarez vs. Ryan Rhodes undercard fell through,[3] Zaveck traveled to Biloxi, Mississippi to face Andre Berto who had just lost the WBC welterweight title to Victor Ortiz.

Zaveck expressed the hope that a victory in his us debut would boost his career saying that "A win over someone like Berto will elevate me to a whole new level. Just like everyone else, I want to fight Mayweather and [Manny] Pacquiao, and I see this fight as my golden opportunity to make that happen."[4]

The fight

[edit]

Despite being a 4-to-1 underdog coming into the fight, Zaveck proved competitive; trading clean punches with Berto and earning praise from HBO's Roy Jones Jr. In the fifth round, a number of cuts opened on Zavec's face, which resulted in Zaveck's corner waiving the fight off before the sixth round.[5]

Aftermath

[edit]

Berto thanked the Slovenian fans for traveling over to America to cheer their countryman on. He would call his performance "so-so", despite becoming a two-time welterweight champion.[6]

Just over two months later he would vacate his IBF title rather than face mandatory challenger Randall Bailey in order to facilitate a rematch with Ortiz.[7] However, after Berto tested positive for a banned substance, the rematch against Ortiz planned for June 23, 2012, was cancelled.[8]

Undercard

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Confirmed bouts:[9]

Televised

[edit]
Berto defeats Zaveck via Technical Knockout (Retirement) at 3:00 of round five.
Russell Jr. defeats Miranda via Unanimous Decision. (80-72, 80-72, 79-72)

Preliminary card

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Oosthuizen defeats Pryor Jr. via Unanimous Decision. (117-111, 117-111, 117-111)
Bailey defeats Estrella via Unanimous Decision. (100-89, 100-89, 98-91)
Del Valle defeats Napunyi via Technical Knockout at 1:21 of round three.
Redkach defeats Alston via Technical Knockout at 1:57 of round three.
  • Light middleweight bout: United States Gerald Jordan vs. Georgia (country) Sergio Vartanov
Jordan defeats Vartanov via Split Decision. (59-54, 58-55, 56-58)

Broadcasting

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Country Broadcaster
 Hungary Sport 2
 Slovenia TV Slovenia
 Sweden Viasat
 United States HBO

References

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  1. ^ "Jan Zaveck vs. Andre Berto". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  2. ^ HBO: Boxing. HBO.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-31.
  3. ^ "Dejan Zavec - Paul Malignaggi 18 czerwca?" [Dejan Zavec - Paul Malignaggi June 18?] (in Slovenian). Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  4. ^ Dan Rafael (2 September 2011). "Andre Berto reboots against Jan Zaveck". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Andre Berto Stops Jan Zaveck After Five". badlefthook.com. Bad Left Hook. 4 September 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  6. ^ Martin, Henry. "Andre Berto Wins IBF Title: A Look into the Fight and the Future of the Two". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  7. ^ Christ, Scott (November 23, 2011). "Victor Ortíz vs Andre Berto Rematch: Lou DiBella Says Fight Is On". Bad Left Hook.com. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
  8. ^ "Andre Berto tests positive". ESPN.com. May 28, 2012.
  9. ^ "BoxRec - event".
Preceded by
vs. Paul Delgado
 Jan Zaveck's bouts
3 September 2011 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Andre Berto's bouts
3 September 2011 		Succeeded by
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