GUERRERO BRINGS CHAMPIONS SPIRIT TO OAKLAND AS THE RAIDERS WIN FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON

ROBERT GUERRERO

The Ghost on the field at Oakland Raiders game

OAKLAND, CA (November 21, 2014) - Last night, Six-time world champion Robert Guerrero was a special guest at the Oakland Raiders game, bringing his championship spirit to the Oakland Coliseum as the Raiders won their first game of the season. 

"This was the first game I attended this year and I know from experience that being around other world champions can be inspiring," said Bay Area native Robert Guerrero. "  Great athletes feed off one another.  I had a good feeling that the Raiders would pull this one out.  I told myself I'm going to bring some winning vibes to the stadium today and they came out on top.  The fans were going crazy and it was a fun night.  I was able to go on the sideline and inspire the team. It was a great win for the Raiders organization." 

The Raiders fans, who hadn't won a game in over a year, were going crazy when the Raiders drove down the field to in the 4th quarter to take the lead for good against the Kansas City Chiefs

ROBERT GUERRERO PARTNERS WITH THE SALVATION ARMY OF GILROY TO HOST ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER

Donations Help Support Local Families in Need This Holiday Season

WHAT:

On Wednesday, November 26, six-time World Champion Boxer Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero and other volunteers from the community will distribute food to less fortunate families in Robert's hometown of Gilroy, Calif. His partnership and $5,000 commitment to the Salvation Army of Gilroy, will provide more than 300 people with a warm meal this Thanksgiving and help other Salvation Army initiatives through the holidays.

At 8 a.m., local volunteers will begin preparing the meals to be served to families in need by noon.Robert will be on-site at 11 a.m. to help prepare and serve a wide assortment of festive Thanksgiving fare including turkeys, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, bread and homemade pumpkin pie.

Robert sees this as a way to give back to the community that has supported him and his family since they were children.

"It brings me great pleasure to be participating with the Salvation Army for this year's Thanksgiving dinner.  The Gilroy community is dear to my heart and anytime I can help support those less fortunate is a blessing. Helping others is what the holiday season is all about.  I'm looking forward to an uplifting day filled with joy and happiness as we will provide many meals for those in need."

 
WHO:                      
Six-time World Champion Boxer Robert Guerrero, Salvation Army volunteers and local Gilroy families

WHEN:

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Media Arrival: 11:00 a.m. PT

Thanksgiving Meal: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PT

WHERE:

The Salvation Army of Gilroy

200 5th St.

Gilroy, CA 95020

INTERVIEWS &

PHOTO OPPS:   

• Robert and The Salvation Army volunteers serving turkey dinners and other Thanksgiving food to the community

• Interviews available with Robert; Robert taking photos with fans

• Robert interacting with the community, sharing his experiences

• Families gathered around the tables enjoying the Thanksgiving meals;  

• Interviews available with grateful families

ON-SITE CONTACT: 

Bruce Kennedy - Event Coordinator (815) 325-0316, bruce@motionpr.net

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MIKE TYSON, ROY JONES JR., MIKEY GARCIA, SERGIO MARTINEZ, JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ AMONG ATTENDEES FOR BOX FAN EXPO AT THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

Saturday, Sept. 13 event allows fans to meet and greet boxing legends and other celebrities of the sport before Mayweather-Maidana rematch

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 26, 2014 – A veritable Who’s Who of boxing: Mike Tyson (Iron Mike Productions), Roy Jones Jr., Riddick Bowe, Mikey Garcia, Sergio Martinez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Al Bernstein, Robert Garcia and Mia St. John, among others will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center Saturday, Sept. 13 for the inaugural Box Fan Expo.

Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and coinciding with Mexican Independence Day and the Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana rematch that evening, the Box Fan Expo allows fans to meet and greet the sport’s legends, past and current champions and other celebrities of the sport, collect autographs, take photos and purchase merchandise and memorabilia.

“There are few opportunities like this that allow the boxing fan to come face-to-face with their favorite boxers and other celebrities, which is what makes the Box Fan Expo a truly unique and must-see experience,” said Alonzo Benezra, the event’s organizer. “With the Box Fan Expo, we hope to bring boxing back into the spotlight by gathering the boxing industry all under one roof for one special day and for all the fans to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to show the world just how sweet the “sweet science” can be.”

Joining Tyson, Jones, Bowe, Garcia, Martinez, Marquez and St. John at the Las Vegas Convention Center are Zab Judah, Shawn Porter, Brandon Rios, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, Erislandy Lara, Jean Pascal, Peter ”Kid Chocolate” Quillin, Lamon Brewster, James Toney, Chris Byrd, Ray Mercer, Terry Norris, Austin Trout and Jesse James Leija. Other fighters are expected to be announced in the coming days.

“We know this is going to be a popular event with all the major boxing stars present, so we advise people to get their tickets early, so they are assured of meeting and greeting their favorite fighters,” Benezra said.

The Box Fan Expo is a complete, all-encompassing experience for the boxing fan. Aside from meeting past world champions and legends of the sport, fans can meet top trainers such as Maidana’s trainer – Garcia – commentators such as Bernstein, representatives of boxing’s various federations and boxing gear and apparel companies such as Rival Boxing, Kronk Boxing, Killa Pro Boxing and Cleto Reyes.

Promoters include Iron Mike Productions, Mayweather Promotions, Lou DiBella from DiBella Entertainment, Leija Battah promotions, Joe DeGuardia Star Boxing and others to be announced in the coming days.

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online athttp://www.boxfanexpo.eventbrite.com.

To reserve a booth, please contact Box Fan Expo at 514-572-7222 or702-997-2099 – Email: info@boxfanexpo.com . More information on the Box Fan Expo is available at http://www.boxfanexpo.com and you can follow the Box Fan Expo at https://www.twitter.com/BoxFanExpo or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BoxFanExpo.

THE GHOST A BIG HIT AT THE 2014 RINGSIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

ROBERT 'THE GHOST' GUERRERO

INDEPENDENCE, MO (August 1, 2014) - Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero was a big hit at the 2014 "Ringside World Championships", as he signed autographs for all the fans who were in attendance.  Some of the money raised from the signed gloves was donated to "Be The Match", Robert's charity of choice.  People of all ages were enthused to see "The Ghost" and everyone got to take a photo with the Four-Division and Six-Time world champion.  "It's important to give back to the fans because they are the ones that pay to see us fight," said Guerrero. "It was very rewarding to see the kids smiling and the conversations I had with a lot of the coaches were awesome.  Everyone was showing love and their support was incredible. I've been with Ringside for the last few years and I'm happy to be part of their family.  I'm looking forward to coming out here again next year." "Robert is a class act and he never turned down an autograph from anyone who asked him," said Ringside Boxing Representative Albert Guardado. "We had him signing for two days and even after the line was cut off he continued to sign and take photos with the fans.  It was great having him here and everyone was happy to meet him.  He's one of the most down to earth fighters I've ever met.  We need more fighters like Robert, who are willing to give back to the fans, to keep this sport thriving.  We hope to have him back here next year."

Robert Guerrero To Be Special Guest At The 2014 Ringside World Championships

ROBERT 'THE GHOST' GUERRERO

INDEPENDENCE, MO (July 29, 2014) - Four-Division and Six-Time world champion, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero will be a special guest at this years 2014 Ringside World Championships, the largest amateur boxing tournament in the world. This year's event will take place from July 28th-August 2nd at the state-of-the-art Independence Events Center in Independence, MO.  This all new arena, which seats nearly 6,000, will add to the excitement, enthusiasm and exhilaration exclusive to the Ringside World Championships. This unique spectacle draws athletes from around the globe and provides a competitive opportunity second to none.  With six rings, seven sessions, 1,000 bouts and 1,500 athlete entries, it's a boxing extravaganza that can't be missed.  "The Ghost" will sign autographs and great fans on Wednesdayand Thursday of the tournament. "Everyone fighting in this tournament has dreams of turning pro and becoming a world champion one day," said Robert Guerrero. "The Ringside World Championships is the type of tournament that sets the stage for big events that every fighter will eventually have to deal with in the pros.  The amateur's is where it all begins and I can't wait to see these boxers compete."

NOTABLE SHOBOX ALUMS LOOK BACK ON THE EXPERIENCES THAT HELPED MAKE THEM WORLD CHAMPIONS

Malignaggi, Guerrero, Bradley, Dawson, Hatton, Porter & More
Express Praise and Gratitude For “ShoBox: The New Generation’’

In Testimonial Videos On The Boxing Blog

Plus, Check Out www.ShoBox200.com For Feature Pages On Eight Of

The Most Successful Fighters To Graduate From ShoBox

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They came in various sizes and from different backgrounds.  Some were accomplished amateurs and well known; others weren’t.  Yet all would become household names in boxing, talented, respected world champions.

Some of the most successful boxers in ShoBox: The New Generationhistory say they owe their respective professional success in large part toShoBox, the popular and critically acclaimed 13-year-old SHOWTIME^®boxing series that celebrates its landmark 200^th telecast with a quadrupleheader this Friday, July 25, live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). 

Visit The Boxing Blog to hear from a handful of the 54 ShoBox alumni who moved on to become world champions and watch for yourself as they reflect on the positive, learning experience they gained from fighting on the prospect developmental series. 

And check out www.ShoBox200.com to see features on some of the most successful fighters to graduate from the series – Timothy Bradley, Robert Guerrero, Ricky Hatton, Erislandy Lara, Paulie Malignaggi, Lamont Peterson, Shawn Porter and Andre Ward.

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About ShoBox: The New Generation

Since its inception in July 2001, the critically acclaimed SHOWTIME boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation has featured young talent matched tough. The ShoBox philosophy is to televise exciting, crowd-pleasing and competitive matches while providing a proving ground for willing prospects determined to fight for a world title. Some of the growing list of the 54 fighters who have appeared on ShoBox and advanced to garner world titles includes: Andre Ward, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.

Fresno's 6'2 Welterweight Marcos Hernandez Signs With Al Haymon Looks To Shine On Guerrero vs. Kamegai Undercard

TEAM MAD MARCOS HERNANDEZ

FRESNO, CA (June 17, 2014) - Fresno California's welterweight boxer, Marcos Antonio Hernandez(1-0) has recently signed with world renowned advisor, Al Haymon.  With the addition of Haymon on his team, Hernandez will now fight on the undercard of Robert Guerrero vs. Yoshihiro Kamegai this Saturday, June 21 at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.

At age 21, Hernandez stands 6'2 and was born and raised in Fresno California.  He had a successful armature career where he won numerous tournaments before turning pro at age 20.  Trained by his father Joey Hernandez, Marcos is excited about signing with Al Haymon and fighting on the Guerrero vs. Kamegai undercard.

"My father and I have been working very hard to make a name for ourselves," said Marcos Hernandez. "My mentor and good friend coach Peter Lopes is the person responsible for getting me seen by Luis Decubas Jr. and opened the doors to be with Al Haymon.  I know with hard work, I can become something special in this sport.  I'm looking forward to fighting on Robert Guerrero's undercard this Saturday."

  

"Marcos is a very good kid with a ton of athletic ability." said mentor Peter Lopes. "I've seen him dunk a basketball, he really moves well for a kid that stands 6'2.  He's tough and he's hungry as hell.  He was sparring with Robert Guerrero for the last few weeks so I know he can hang with the best of them.  He learned a lot sparring with Robert and I know he's going to shine this Saturday."

SHOWTIME VIDEO: Gary Russell Jr. - I Am A Fighter

* * * VIDEO ALERT * * * TWEET:   Meet the lightning-quick @mrgaryrusselljr Is he poised to become a world champion June 21 on @SHOsports? s.sho.com/1nvFx1o #GuerreroKamegai The highly touted Gary Russell Jr., won the 2005 National Golden Gloves Championship at the age of 16.  Despite his success as an amateur, he has received a fair amount of criticism since turning pro.  His doubters say that he has coasted to his perfect 24-0 record without facing any of the top opposition.  On Saturday, June 21, Russell will face his toughest challenge to date inVasyl Lomachenko, perhaps the most celebrated amateur boxer in history.  Can Russell silence his critics with a victory over the Ukrainian and earn his first world title?  Watch the video below to learn what inspires Russell, and don't miss This Saturday's SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event featuring Russell vs. Lomachenko, live at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on SHOWTIME. Click on the below graphic to watch, share and embed this video Share this video: http://s.sho.com/1nvFx1o   Guerrero vs. Kamegai, is a 12-round fight promoted by  Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T.  In the co-main event Gary Russell Jr. faces Ukrainian star Vasyl Lomachenko in a 12-round showdown for the vacant WBO World Featherweight Title and in the opener Devon Alexander will face off against Jesus Soto Karass in a 10-round super welterweight match up.  It will take place at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., and will air as the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® main event live on SHOWTIME  (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) and will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP).   For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.sports.sho.com andwww.homedepotcenter.com, follow on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing,www.twitter.com/shosports, www.twitter.com/StubHubCenter, www.twitter.com/GhostBoxing,www.twitter.com/MrGaryRussellJr,  www.twitter.com/VasylLomachenko and www.twitter.com/TheRealDevonA, follow the conversation using #GuerreroKamegai or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing,www.facebook.com/SHOBoxing and www.facebook.com/StubHubCenter. Tickets priced at $150, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes, fees and services charges,  are available for purchase online at AXS.com, by phone at 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849) and at StubHub Center Box Office (Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. PT to 6 p.m. PT).  VIP Suites are available by calling 877-604-8777.  For more information on group discounts or VIP packages, please call 877-234-8425.