By Ryan Burton
BoxingScene.com caught up with former multi-division champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero (32-2) last week at his media day for his upcoming showdown against undefeated welterweight Keith "One Time" Thurman (24-0). Their fight will headline NBC's debut of the new "Premier Boxing Champions" series that is being put on by Haymon Boxing.
The Gilroy, Calif. native has a lot of respect for Thurman and said that his record of 21 knockouts in 24 fights shows what type of power be possesses.
"He can punch. His record speaks for itself - 21 knockouts - he's got some cracking power. Not just anyone puts in 21 knockouts like that. I think his last fight he fought a smart fight. He knew he couldn't really hurt (Leonard Bundu) so he just went out there and got the win," Guerrero explained while also saying that he expects his opponent to be very motivated.
"When you have a guy like Thurman with a lot of knockouts and comes in undefeated - a guy everyone is hyped up about - then they come to fight.
"They bring everything they got. It's for a title. It's a main event on NBC and that type of stuff brings out the best in fighters. I think he is going to bring everything he has."
The 31-year-old Guerrero ultimately feels that his advantage in experience will play a big factor in the fight and lead him to victory.
Guerrero has fought the better competition overall and feels that will be a key when they step in the ring inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 7th. He feels that he will be ready for whatever Thurman tries to do in the ring.
"Experience plays a big role in everything. It's also what you do and how you react. What he does and what he brings, you have to be able to capitalize on different things and change stuff up," said Guerrero. "All of the fights that I have under my belt against tough guys, lefties, guys that can box, guys that can brawl. It's brings a big advantage. It changes the game when you have that experience."
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