At 28 years old, three division world champion Robert ?The Ghost? Guerrero (29-1-1, 18 KO?s) has accomplished far more than most fighters ever will. But for some reason, the Gilroy, California native doesn?t seem to get the high level bouts a fighter of his caliber should.
An articulate and Christian family man, Guerrero isn?t the type to burn money at a night club in a desperate bid for attention from the media. He?s never been flashy, usually all about business. One has to wonder how much the lack of notoriety is playing against him in his bid to secure a fight against the top fighter in the world, Floyd ?Money? Mayweather Jr.
But Guerrero didn?t get where he?s been by giving up. He, along with publicist Mario Serrano, have launched an all out campaign to get Mayweather on the opposite corner of the ring.
In reality, the quick fisted Mexican-American is just as intriguing a candidate as any other whose name is currently being tossed around to face Mayweather on May 5, 2012 (Cinco de Mayo). Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez is being talked about as an opponent. But does it make sense? Not according to Guerrero.
?Canelo is a talented kid but he?s got a long way to go. It would be a mistake to put him in against someone like Mayweather,? Guerrero said. ?It would be the same thing they did to Fernando Vargas. They put him in too early against Trinidad and he was never the same. ?Canelo? is just not mentally prepared.?
?Canelo? Alvarez may not be ready, but the Mexican red-head?s marketing appeal would make a bout vs. Mayweather a gigantic event likely to generate record pay per view numbers. But Guerrero has a point. Alvarez is Golden Boy Promotion?s cash cow and only 21. Why send the golden goose into the slaughterhouse?
