You know Rico Love from the hits — Usher, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz. But what you don't know is that Rico Love has been studying the fight game since his dad put a VHS tape of Thriller in Manila in front of him as a kid. And he never stopped.

In this episode of Square Up, Andre Berto sits down with Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer, and artist Rico Love — and what unfolds is one of the most honest, surprising, and flat-out real conversations about boxing, life, and what it means to compete at the highest level.

What goes down in this episode:

    •    Rico breaks down Tank Davis, Shakur Stevenson, and Devin Haney at a level most analysts can't touch

    •    Andre reveals what REALLY happened mentally and physically in the Ortiz fight — and why he was never truly ready

    •    The psychology of walking to the ring — and why some fighters never make it out of the dressing room

    •    Why the CAMP is harder than the fight — and why fighters miss the pain when it's over

    •    Rico's come-up story: from rapper signed to Usher to writing Confessions, Climax, and hits for Beyoncé

    •    How Rico wrote Mr. Wrong, 4AM, and Heart Attack in the same two days — while living every single word

    •    The Floyd Mayweather broken hands theory that will change how you see his entire career

    •    Why Rico says "I want to move and act like a champion" — and what that means for his life now

Round 7 — The KO Round: Andre asks Rico the question nobody else would ask. You'll want to see his answer.

This is Square Up. Champions don't just fight in the ring — every conversation is a fight.

🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. 🏆 📲 Follow Andre: Instagram @andreberto | YouTube: Square Up with Andre Berto

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Benavidez sits down with Andre Berto for one of his most explosive interviews yet on SQUARE UP.

With a massive Cinco de Mayo weekend fight coming up against Zurdo Ramirez, Benavidez speaks on why he believes he can become the new face of boxing and why his style makes him must-see TV every time he steps in the ring.

In this episode, David opens up about:

    •    His huge upcoming fight with Zurdo Ramirez

    •    Why a Canelo Alvarez fight may never happen

    •    Carving his own path instead of waiting on anybody

    •    Wanting the biggest names next: Bivol, Beterbiev, Opetaia and more

    •    Becoming the face of Cinco de Mayo weekend

    •    His upbringing, his mentality, and the road to becoming The Mexican Monster

    •    Getting thrown in with top pros at a young age, including stories from coming up around elite fighters like Gennady Golovkin

This is David Benavidez like you’ve never seen him before — raw, focused, confident, and ready to run through the biggest names in the sport.

Tap in with SQUARE UP and make sure you like, comment, and subscribe.

Who should David Benavidez fight next after Zurdo?

#DavidBenavidez #SquareUp #AndreBerto #Boxing #ZurdoRamirez #Canelo #Bivol #Beterbiev #Opetaia #TheMexicanMonster

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Damon Dash doesn’t hold back.

In this powerful episode of SQUARE UP, 2x World Champion Andre Berto sits down with legendary entrepreneur and Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the mindset that built an empire.

From his Harlem upbringing to discovering Jay-Z and building one of the most influential companies in hip-hop history, Dame breaks down how Roc-A-Fella became more than just a record label — it became a blueprint for ownership, culture, and generational wealth.

Dame also opens up about:

• The mentality that made him fearless in business

• Finding and believing in Jay-Z before the world knew him

• Building Roc-A-Fella into a multi-million dollar empire

• Why ownership is everything in the music business

• His move into boxing and becoming Andre Berto’s first promoter

• The real story behind the controversies that followed

• Lessons on loyalty, power, and protecting your vision

This episode is part business masterclass, part cultural history, and part life philosophy from one of the most outspoken figures in entertainment.

Whether you respect him, disagree with him, or are just curious about the truth behind the headlines — this conversation is impossible to ignore.

Tap in.

About SQUARE UP

Hosted by 2x World Champion Andre Berto, SQUARE UP brings you real conversations with fighters, entrepreneurs, and cultural icons. No scripts. No filters. Just raw stories, mindset, and the moments that shape champions.

Subscribe for more episodes:

🥊 Fighters

💼 Entrepreneurs

🎤 Cultural legends

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2x World Champion Keith Thurman sits down with Andre Berto for one of the most honest conversations of his career.

In this episode of Square Up, Keith opens up about:

• His upbringing and the struggles that shaped him

• The deep bond with his late trainer Ben Getty

• The emotional impact of loss

• Fatherhood and family

• His mindset heading into his upcoming fight

• The truth about his comeback

This isn’t just boxing talk. This is legacy. Pain. Growth. Redemption.

You’ve never seen Keith Thurman like this.

🎯 Drop a comment if this conversation moved you.

🥊 Subscribe for more raw, unfiltered fight culture.

#SquareUp #KeithThurman #AndreBerto #Boxing

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SQUARE UP follows Andre Berto as he travels to the homes of the biggest names in boxing and pop culture. The shows aim to highlight the true personality of each guest and their love for not only boxing but outside of the ring as well. Berto will sit down and engage in a barber shop - face to face interview with the guests regarding boxing, predications, careers and life outside of the ring. Berto will also get his hands dirty as he actively participates with each guest in their favorite pastime outside of the ring. From milking cows to rapping in the studio - This will take the audience on an immersive experience that feels as if they themselves are taking this journey with Berto.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices