Guerrero Welcomes Challenge
From Undefeated WBO Champion Roman Martinez
September 9, 2009
(SEPT 9) Newly crowned IBF Jr.
lightweight champion, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero (25-1-1, 17 KO's), had
a smile on his face when he heard the news that undefeated WBO
super-featherweight champion, Roman "Rocky" Martinez (22-0-1, 13 KO's),
is seeking a unification bout with him.
Guerrero, a three-time world champion in two weight classes, had this to
say when asked if he would welcome a fight with Martinez, "Bring it. If
Martinez gets past his next opponent, I would love to fight him. He is a
worthy champion that says he never refuses to fight anyone, anywhere,
well if that is the case, than lets do this! A unification bout between
Martinez and me is great for our sport and the fans deserve these types
of fights."
It's no secret; Mexico pitted against Puerto Rico is boxing's most
heated rivalry. Guerrero went on to say, "Being that I'm
Mexican-American, a fight against Martinez brings two cultures together
for a fabulous night of boxing. He says nobody can stop him, we'll see
if he can handle the heat that's going to be coming from my fists. I
believe in myself and the great team around me. If he steps in the ring
with me, he'll find out real quick that he's in a battle. Martinez is a
good fighter, but I believe God has blessed me with the more superior
attributes. I hope this fight happens."
"The Ghost" recently defeated former two-time world champion Malcolm
Klassen, a fight in which Guerrero almost broke the punch stat record,
throwing 1,200 punches. It's fair to say, that if Guerrero vs. Martinez
materializes, it will become a highly anticipated fight that fans would
eagerly await.
