Robert Guerrero to Mayweather: “Step up punk!”
January 17th, 2012
By John F. McKenna (McJack): Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (29-1-1, 18 KO’s) has been mentioned as one the fighters in contention to fight WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) on May 5th at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.
But as is often the case with Floyd he leaves boxing pundits who attempt to figure out his every move guessing. May 5th is Cinco De Mayo day, a Mexican holiday and a date that typically sells very well when there is a popular Mexican fighter on the ticket. For that reason many boxing observers believe that Pacquiao was never seriously considered as a Mayweather opponent for that date, but an effort by Floyd to stay relevant in between fights.
What better way to stay relevant than to reserve an arena with the pretense that it was being reserved for the hottest commodity in boxing Manny Pacquiao”? The dead give away for boxing fans is that Manny’s promoter Top Rank CEO Bob Arum was never contacted before the Mayweather camp made their dramatic announcement that the MGM Grand had been reserved for “the little fella.” The date and venue are always part of the negotiations in any big fight. It’s a no brainer that Pacquiao was never going to be Mayweather’s opponent for May 5th.
Mayweather dismissed Guerrero as his next opponent saying he does not even know who he is. “The Ghost” isn’t buying it, and insists that he has what it takes to hand Floyd the first loss of his career.
Guerrero was quoted by FightSaga.com saying:
“Mayweather does not really want to fight me. He likes to hand pick his opponents. I’m a southpaw who is 5’9, my walk around weight is 152 pounds. I’m bigger than he is. Plus I have incredible punching power in both hands. Most of all, I’ve studied this guy and know him like the back of my hand. I’m the guy that can hurt him and he knows it.”
Guerrero says that Mayweather is not being truthful when he says he does not know who he is, stating that he was the co-feature on one of his Pay Per View (PPV) events. Finally, taking a page out of Mayweather’s own playbook and giving him some of his own medicine, Guerrero was quoted saying: “Step up punk!”
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. @ the boxer. Robert G was jmm mandatory and jmm dodged him. Robert even called him out. But Marquez skipped over him and took easy fights. (Remind you of anyone). So who needs to look for another sport. LMAO!!! Irony.
Great website. None of my comments get posted.
I know boxing and boxers all over, I have never heard of this Guererro guy. Who is he?
The ghost needs to cool it he’s not on that level the red head would be a good one I think but he has been fighting “B” Fighters so he hasn’t earned that type of payday yet.
I like guerrero vs mayweather I thing canelo is a dangerous fight for mayweather
Guerrero vs. Mayweather May 5. Guerrero is the only Mexican availible that Mayweather would think he could beat. I don’t think Mayweather would choose Alvarez.
geurero is fighting in the LW and has no record of figthing in the JWW and WW, now he wants to fight at WW? people will not buy it.
Robert who?
some proper Juts here as normal lol. Going on about how the ghost has not fought any WW, Pacquiao moved from LW to WW then to JWW to sort of WW to sort of JMW back to where he is happy WW. How about Fraud gives the ghost a catch weight lol will never happen cos fraud needs all the advantages no matter who he fights.
Fraud is a laughing stock in the US and around the world
Floyd is scared of pacquiao , Canelo alvarez and also afraid of guerrero but mayweather will most likely face guerrero since Floyd is just plain deadscare of pacquiao and Canelo.
a fight with Guerrero is more than enough for a 3-month supply of Doritos in jail…take the test lil Floyd.
oh yeah Rob I’m sure Floyd is really scared of you. Lol.
@ chuleton
That’s a negative and if you dont think Marquez would easlily beat Guerrero, like not lying to urself, Then u need to find another sport. Marquez left Lightweight st8 to welterweight to school Pacman. GUERRERO ISNT MUCH OF A BOXER HE”S FLIMSY AND AWKWARD SORRY NO REAL SKILLS.
Yeah PBF scared! Debbie I got wood for you girl
Gurrero has money in head! It’s clouding his thoughts he should b in the ring with FM
Guerro need to sit down, how about a tune up fight to see if your bum shoulder can hold up in a fight first. I mean if Floyd fight you and mop the floor with you they will say that you are a B fighter and that he was suppose to fight you. You want to fight the best and that great but dude give it a rest Mayweater doesn’t need to fight you, it wouldn’t even make sense or money.
This Guereero boy has never, ever, headlined a PPV. This guy doesn’t even deserve to have the right to be able to say Mayweather’s name.
Canelo vs Mayweather.. Cinco de Mayo!!! It’s in the news in Mexico.
@ the boxer. Um, Marquez avoided guerrero . So, yeah, get your facts straight.
@mannyfresh2oh9
Arum said, he is willing to ask the Judge to move Floyd jail time on June 15. If Floyd really like to fight Manny, why not try it. floyd is running out of opponent and May 5 is fast approaching.
we’ll see how brave Floyd is when he figts Guerrero!!
floyd is afraid of his shadow!!!!
Floyd the coward
Robert never sold a PPV as a main attraction…. WHY should floyd????
I said the something when PAC fought clottey and Margo. Just straight forward fighters! Do ur thing PBF! I’m buyin it reguardless
tarugo -
you realize floyd goes to jail june 1st, right?
PAC don’t wanna fight, so give guerro 2 mil and PBF gets the other 23 mil!! Nice payday!
Seriously, what Welters has Guerrero beaten? Like none. Would be a nonsense fight. Guerrero doesn’t punch fast and comes forward in straight lines.
Cannon fodder for Mayweather’s right hand.
Floyd should accept May 26 date or he might end up with Robert “the Ghost” Guerrero, LMAO!
Floyd should accept May 26 date or he might end up with Robert “the Ghost” Guerrero. LMAO!
Don’t worry ghost, Floyd have no other option if he cannot get Manny, your next! because Floyd is scared of Canelo.
Lol! Floyd Mayweather Jr. fears Robert Guerrero!
How about beating some high level welts then talking. And for the wrighter arum had mgm and Dallas reserved before the so called last negotiations and floyds last conco demayo weekend fight was vs mosley didn’t know he was mexican its the biggest boxing weekend u don’t have to fight a mexican just have a lot of them on the card like alvarez and robert.
Lol Guerrero look at the footage of ur own fights and ask urself DO I REALLY HAVE A CHANCE? Marquez would school u.
Guererro looking for that money, aint gonna happen, not yet anyway
tang ina mga eggoy back to you pal!
So Floyd’s scared of Manny so what! He’s got post tramatic Pacquiao disorder. (PTPD)
what a joke. robert guerrero ur an amatuer son, stay in your league.
everybody picks on poor lil’ Floyd. He is picked on by so many people it’s disgusting. All he wants is to be left alone and challenge people on his twitter! (What’s a twitter????)
didn’t this come out like a week ago?
Ghost, be a ghost and get the F**K out of here. your a club fighter looking for a HUGE payday..desperate attempt by a desperate second rate talent!
tang ina nyo mga eggoy kayo