ROBERT ‘THE GHOST’ GUERRERO HEADLINES ESPN’S “FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS” AGAINST JOHNNIE EDWARDS AT HP PAVILION IN SAN JOSE JUNE 12, 2009

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LOS ANGELES, MAY 20 – The pride of Gilroy, California, former two-time world featherweight champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, returns to HP Pavilion at San Jose on June 12th to fight in front of his Northern California fans in the main event of ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” against Johnnie Edwards.

“We are excited to bring Robert back to his loyal hometown fans,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “He has a huge fan base there and I know they’re going to come out in force to cheer him on.”

“It’s always nice to fight close to home and when I hear those fans roar, it feels like I can knock out anyone,” said Guerrero. “I’m looking to make a statement and I expect to put on a great show for my fans on June 12th.”

The co-featured bout pits rising junior welterweight star Danny Garcia against Pavel Miranda in an eight round clash. Also in action in separate bouts on June 12th will be hot undefeated prospects Carlos Velasquez, Juan Velasquez, San Francisco’s Ashanti Jordan, Eloy Perez of Salinas and San Jose’s Anthony Johnson.

Guerrero vs. Edwards, a 10 round junior lightweight bout that headlines a hard-hitting night of world-class boxing, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The ESPN “Friday Night Fights” livetelecast beginning at 10pm ET / 7pm PT will be broadcast on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN360.com.

Tickets, priced at $100.00, $75.00, $50.00 and $25.00, go on sale to the public on Friday, May 22nd at 10 AM PT at the HP Pavilion Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Unbeaten since 2005, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (23-1-1, 16 KO’s) has been getting better and better with each passing fight. A two-time owner of the IBF World Featherweight Championship, the 26-year-old defended his title twice before deciding to test the waters at 130 pounds in 2009. In his two 2009 bouts, he stopped Edel Ruiz in 43 seconds and had a no decision rendered in his March contest with Daud Yordan when an accidental clash of heads cut Guerrero, making him unable to continue. On June 12th, Guerrero aims to show a national television audience that he’s ready for a title shot at junior lightweight.

A native of Aiken, South Carolina, former United States Marine Johnnie Edwards (15-4-1, 8 KO’s) has the talent and discipline to go far in the fight game. For proof, just look at his big wins over former world champions Eric Aiken and Freddie Norwood. After some ups and downs in his pro career, the 29-year-old is back on track and looking for big things in 2009 and beyond.

One of Philadelphia’s finest, 21-year-old Danny Garcia (12-0, 7 KO’s) has the fight world waiting in anticipation every time he steps between the ropes. Unbeaten in 12 pro fights, the former U.S. Olympic team alternate has been upping his level of competition with each bout and is ready for the next test in his career in the form of Tijuana, Mexico’s Pavel Miranda (16-3, 8 KO’s). The 21-year-old Miranda has kept up a frantic pace in the fight game since turning pro at 16 and on June 12th, the former WBC Youth champion plans on pushing Garcia harder than he’s ever been pushed before.

Opponents for Carlos Velasquez, Juan Velasquez, Ashanti Jordan, Eloy Perez and Anthony Johnson will be announced shortly. For more information visit www.goldenboypromotions.com.