Robert 'The Ghost' Guerrero Blessed to Be Inducted in California Boxing Hall Of Fame
Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero, the Christian boxer who has been vocal about his faith, is feeling blessed for being a 2016 inductee in the California Boxing Hall Of Fame.
The 32-year-old pugilist, with a 33-4-1 record, took to Instagram to announce that he was an inductee, before recognizing his family for the honor.
"Truly honored to be inducted into the California Boxing Hall of Fame this year. Blessed to be surrounded by such a loving family and team whose support over the years has made me the man I am today. #TeamGhost," he wrote.
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Guerrero is a multiple division world champion who will be recognized at the Hall of Fame ceremony that takes place at the Sportsmen's Lodge Event Center in Studio City, California, on October 22, 2016. In a statement released from the California Boxing Hall Of Fame, the pugilist explained why the honor meant so much to him.
"As fighters, we put our lives on the line every time we step into the ring, and we do it for the love of the sport. The fans are the ones who benefit from our sacrifices and that's what it's all about," he said, according to Boxing News 24. "I love boxing and I want to let the fans know that I'm always going to give it my all every time I fight. To be part of the 2016 inductees is unbelievable."
In a 2013 interview with The Christian Post, Guerrero spoke about some of the obstacles he overcame in the boxing world. He managed to jump two weight classes to beat an undefeated Selcuk Aydin in July 2012, which earned him the interim WBC welterweight title before he bested two-time Welterweight champion Andre Berto months later in November 2012.
After defeating Berto, Guerrero was convinced that he was called by a higher power to defeat Mayweather. Although he could not best the undefeated Mayweather, just being considered for the fight proved how much he had accomplished.
"They said I was too small and that I had no chance of beating the bigger, stronger, faster fighter (Berto). But one thing they forgot to factor in, you can't measure a man's heart, my faith in Jesus Christ and my will to win is immeasurable," Guerrero told CP. "I dominated Berto and the boxing world was shocked. Now here we are today. I worked and willed my way into my fight with Floyd Mayweather."
Outside of the boxing ring, the fighter has had to fight some tough challenges in life, including his wife Casey Guerrero's near fatal battle with leukemia six years ago. After being told that she had a 50/50 chance of surviving a bone marrow transplant, the boxer's prayers were answered, which prompted Guerrero to become an "Ambassador of Hope" for BeTheMatch.org while strengethening his faith in God.
"Nothing he can do or say can compare to seeing my wife battle cancer. His trash talking and the perception that he's unbeatable motivates me to go out there and shock the world," Guerrero told CP. "I've dedicated my fight with Floyd Mayweather to help 'Knock out Blood Cancer' (knockoutbloodcancer.org). I believe God has put me on this global stage to help save lives."
Coming from a family full of boxers, Guerrero insists that the sport is only a small chapter of his life compared to his walk with Jesus Christ.
"I absolutely believe more athletes should be vocal about their relationship with Jesus. Right now this world is being deceived by Satan," Guerrero told CP. "Win or lose, we have to stand up for what we believe. After my career is over I want to minister to people around the world...I know God has an incredible plan for me, I'm looking forward to it."
