Ghost named NABF Fighter of Year Gilroy
’s Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero can add another title to his
already impressive resume – North American Boxing Federation
Fighter of the Year. The Garlic City boxer will be presented with
the award at the 2005 NABF Convention later this month in Reno,
Nev. “He earned it by winning the (fea
therweight) title against (Cesar) Figueroa and defending it
against (Adrian) Valdez,” said Guerrero’s publicist Mario Serrano.
“Those back–to-back title defenses earned him that.”
Ghost named NABF Fighter of Year
Gilroy’s Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero can add another title to his already impressive resume – North American Boxing Federation Fighter of the Year.
The Garlic City boxer will be presented with the award at the 2005 NABF Convention later this month in Reno, Nev.
“He earned it by winning the (featherweight) title against (Cesar) Figueroa and defending it against (Adrian) Valdez,” said Guerrero’s publicist Mario Serrano. “Those back–to-back title defenses earned him that.”
The fact that both fights ended with knockouts on national television didn’t hurt either, Serrano said.
The Ghost was at the San Jose Civic Auditorium last night to support his friend and fellow fighter Jose Celaya as the Salinas welterweight took on James “Spider” Webb (17–0, 14 knockouts).
Today, Guerrero will be back in the Garlic City to make an appearance at Gilroy Bowl to raise money for Gilroy High Cal–Soap scholarships.
It was also announced recently that Guerrero has moved up two spots in the World Boxing Council rankings to No. 4.
With a July fight at San Francisco’s Kezar Stadium tentatively scheduled, Guerrero and his camp are marching right along for a WBC title showdown – perhaps as early as this year – with one of the fighters ahead of the Ghost in the 126-pound rankings.
Gavilan Niners hold April Ace Day
The Gavilan Niners held their April Ace Day on May 12 at the Gavilan Golf Course. Ace was Marlene Sherwin, Morgan Hill, net 32, which was also good for first place in the first flight. First in the second flight was Opal Imprescia, Gilroy, net 35. Second was Bobbi Bentley, Morgan Hill, net 40, and third was Arlene Cardoza, Watsonville, net 46. Low putts went to Birget Caparusso, Gilroy, with 15.
The Gavilan Niners play each Thursday morning at the Gavilan Golf Course in Gilroy. Tee time is 9am.
Details: call Arlene at (831) 722-3028, Nina at (831) 724-7901 or Peggy at (408) 779-0886.
MH Aquatics Center class signups
The Morgan Hill Aquatics Center is currently open for registrations and purchases of season passes Monday through Friday from noon to 7pm. We also have water fitness classes, Masters Swimming, Lap Swimming, Swimming Lessons and our Fun n’ Fit program currently running.
Fun N’ Fit Swim Conditioning.: Not ready to join a swim team but want the camaraderie of swimming for exercise and fun? Children ages 5 to 17 can join the City of Morgan Hills fun n’ fit program. There is no USA Swimming registration required and we get to do special activities in addition to swimming such as ride the water slide, or jump off the diving board. Participants must be able to swim one length of the pool. Come check our this exciting new program offered 3-4pm at the Aquatics Center.
Details: visit the Web site at www.mhaquaticscenter.com or call 782-2134.
NorCal Junior Lacrosse Jamboree to be held in MH this weekend
Top youth teams will compete at the Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association’s annual Jamboree to be held at the Morgan Hill Soccer Complex this weekend.
Co-sponsored by Warrior Lacrosse, the event runs Saturday and Sunday, and will feature a variety of competitive matches with age group squads, as well as fastest shot, most accurate shot and freestyle competitions for various age groups. The cost is $5 for parking which goes to pay for the fields.
