| CANASTOTA, NY – OCTOBER 20, 2011 – The International Boxing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce one of today’s boxing stars, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, has donated fight-worn boxing trunks to the Hall. Guerrero donated the trunks he wore in his November 6, 2010 win (W 10) over Vicente Escobedo.
“We’re so pleased to have Robert’s trunks in the Hall of Fame,” said Hall director Ed Brophy. “He’s a dynamic young fighter and fans will surely enjoy seeing his memorabilia.”
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| Hall director Ed Brophy holds the boxing trunks Robert Guerrero recently donated to the Hall of Fame |
Fighting out of Gilroy, CA, Guerrero turned pro in 2001 and won the NABF featherweight title in 2004. He reigned twice as IBF featherweight champion (2006, 2007-2008) before vacating the title to campaign as a super featherweight. On August 22, 2009 he won the IBF super featherweight crown with 12-round win over Malcolm Klassen. He relinquished the title to care for his wife as she battled leukemia. Guerrero returned to the ring in April 2010 to stop Robert Arrieta via 8th round TKO in his lightweight debut. Three impressive victories followed, including 10-round wins over Joel Casamayor, Escobedo and Michael Katsidis. Guerrero was forced to withdraw from a recent junior welterweight title bout against Marcos Maidana after he suffered a shoulder injury. His pro record stands at 29-1-1 (18 KOs).
Thank you to Guerrero for his donation, as well as his publicist Mario Serrano for his assistance.
A not-for-profit organization, the International Boxing Hall of Fame opened to the public in 1989 in Canastota, New York and is located at Exit 34 of the New York State Thruway. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Hall of Fame Museum offers unique and exciting exhibits of memorabilia, including fist castings, robes, boxing shoes, championship belts, statues, the Hall of Fame Wall and audio/visual stations highlighting classic boxing matches. Also, the world-famous Madison Square Garden boxing ring, where Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought in the “Fight of the Century” on March 8, 1971, is on permanent display.
Admission is $9.50 for adults, $9.00 for senior citizens (age 65 and over), $6.50 for youth (ages 7-15) and ages 6 and younger are free.
For more information please call the International Boxing Hall of Fame at (315) 697-7095 or visit the official website at www.ibhof.com. |
