Golden Boy Promotions matchmaker Robert Diaz confirmed through
e-mail Friday that negotiations will
”
finalize soon
”
for a Nov. 6 bout pitting Robert
”
the Ghost
”
Guerrero against Vicente Escobedo
GILROY — Golden Boy Promotions matchmaker Robert Diaz confirmed through e-mail Friday that negotiations will “finalize soon” for a Nov. 6 bout pitting Robert “the Ghost” Guerrero against Vicente Escobedo.
Guerrero (27-1-1) is six weeks removed from a unanimous-decision triumph over veteran southpaw Joel Casamayor, his first victory at junior welterweight.
The Gilroy native will move back down to lightweight for the Escobedo fight.
The 28-year-old Escobedo holds a 21-2 career record, last fighting Sept. 19, 2009 and losing to Michael Katsidis for the interim WBO lightweight title.
Guerrero easily handled Casamayor on July 31 on the undercard for the Juan Manuel Marquez-Juan Diaz rematch on HBO Pay Per View. The Ghost sent Casamayor to the canvas early in the match and cruised to the victory.
