
Video: Robert Guerrero Discusses Berto Clash, Training
Ryan Burton catches up with WBC interim-welterweight champion Robert Guerrero to discuss his training camp, the fight with former two-time champ Andre Berto and more.
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Ryan Burton catches up with WBC interim-welterweight champion Robert Guerrero to discuss his training camp, the fight with former two-time champ Andre Berto and more.

Ryan Burton catches up with WBC interim-welterweight champion Robert Guerrero, who continues to train in Las Vegas for a scheduled fight with two-time beltholder Andre Berto.

By Lyle Fitzsimmons - I’ve never been hesitant to engage with Robert Guerrero. When he initially piped up last winter with claims that Floyd Mayweather Jr. wanted no part of him because Guerrero was “the guy that can hurt him and he knows it,” I respectfully asked that he clam up until his resume provided more champion-baiting leverage. And when he threw a cheesy interim welterweight belt across his shoulder in July and claimed a points win over Selcuk Aydin made him the first Mexican-American with crowns in four weight classes, I quickly suggested he take a stroll through the trophy room over at Golden Boy Promotions. Specifically, the wing housing the six straps won by the guy with his name on the door. Still, in spite of my occasionally less-than-celebratory take on his achievements, I’ll give the “Ghost” full credit for being a professional. And after I contacted his ace publicist, Mario Serrano, for an interview a few days back, Guerrero was nothing if not cooperative when it came to answering questions.

Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero is looking to continue to make some noise in the Welterweight division as he looks to defeat former world champion Andre Berto in a showdown on November 24th. Guerrero has been asking for the big names in the Welterweight division and even decided to leapfrog 140lbs altogether in order to try to make bigger fights possible. He reassures he feels great at the higher weight and believes he can stop Berto. “I believe I can knock him out. I ain’t looking for the knockout but if it happens it happens. Like I said before, I’m coming to beat him down. I’ll be glad if it goes 12 rounds because I want to send this guy home hurting. Damaged. That’s what boxing’s about; putting beatings on people and that’s what I’m going to do” said a confident Guerrero to BoxingScene.

Robert Guerrero (30-1-1, 18KOs) is putting some hard work at his training camp in Las Vegas, preparing himself for a high profile welterweight clash against former two-time champion Andre Berto (28-1, 22KOs). Guerrero stakes his WBC interim-title against Berto on November 24th at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. The fight headlines an HBO televised tripleheader.

BoxingScene.com's audio show, Boxing Lab Radio , returns with another packed show. The show is hosted by BoxingScene correspondants Ernest Gabion, Luis Sandoval and Ryan Burton. The show starts at 6PM Pacific/9PM Eastern , and runs for two to three hours. Scheduled guests include former welterweight champion Andre Berto, WBA bantamweight champion Anselmo "Chemito" Moreno and HBO expert analyst Larry Merchant.

BoxingScene.com has been advised that WBC interim-welterweight champion Robert Guerrero (30-1-1, 18KOs) is dedicating his upcoming title defense to Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 68. Guerrero is scheduled to face the most dangerous opponent of his entire career, former two-time welterweight champion Andre Berto (28-1, 22KOs). The HBO televised fight is taking place on November 24th at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California.

Luis Sandoval catches up with welterweight Andre Berto to discuss his upcoming fight with WBC interim-champion Robert Guerrero, recovering from injuries and more.

Luis Sandoval catches up with WBA interim-welterweight champion Robert Guerrero to discuss his upcoming fight with two-time former beltholder Andre Berto.

By Robert Morales - Lightweight contender John Molina confirmed this week what was recently reported by BoxingScene.com, that he is now being trained by Robert Garcia, one of today's top trainers. Molina was being trained by Joe Goossen for the second time when he challenged Antonio DeMarco for his world title Sept. 8 in Oakland. DeMarco stopped Molina 44 seconds into the fight. DeMarco hurt Molina, who eventually sat on the ropes and absorbed several blows before referee Jack Reiss stopped the fight. We spoke with Molina on Tuesday, and asked him why he decided to make the switch. "We were happy with Joe and everything was going good," Molina said. "We just had to make a decision to progress in my career and we thought Robert was the guy to do it with. Robert doesn't accept everybody and the fact that he accepted us with open arms meant a lot to me." Molina said Garcia is one of a few trainers in California who have star power and notoriety. He said that Goossen and Virgil Hunter are two others. "At this stage in my career, Robert was the best for me for my style, and then with the accolades he has accomplished over the past five years," Molina said. Indeed, Garcia has become a very hot commodity in the mode of Freddie Roach, who turns away a lot of fighters because so many want him. "He (Garcia) told me, 'There is not much I need to change on you. I just need to tighten you up in certain areas and we are good to go,' " Molina said. "Robert has actually turned down fighters and he was very excited to be working with me. "He said I'm one of the strongest guys he has ever felt." Molina reiterated he has nothing bad to say about Goossen.