Fernando Guerrero Opponent

Although there has been much speculation about Fernando Guerrero's opponent, it is now final that a deal has been struck with the team of Ishe"Sugar Shay"Smith 27-3 of Las Vegas NV. Smith is best known for his appearances on the boxing series "The Contender".

Of the three loses Smith has never been stopped and most recently went 10 rounds with highly touted middleweight prospect Daniel Jacobs. Guerero's last opponent Michael Walker, who was stopped in 2 rounds by Guerrero, also went 10 rounds with Jacobs.

Smith has held the USBA, WBO, NABO and WBC Titles and defeated Randall Bailey 27-3 in a unanimous decision.

Team Guerrero has been looking at a number of potential opponents, including Alco Garcia of Colorado when a release was made that Smith was the opponent. " It was a little awkward because we were still looking close at opponents and had not made any decision, when all of a sudden we heard that someone had put out that Smith was our opponent. Now that the deal is complete and Smith is the opponent, I feel much better because we always want to make sure that only accurate information is put out there. It just happened to work out this time. "Said Hal Chernoff" Manager for Team Guerrero.

"Smith is a very tough, seasoned guy who has been on the big stage and is very well known, especially from the contender series. He is exactly what we need, opposition at a higher level. Camp is starting out well for Fernando and we hope to keep everything online and in order to take this next step". Chernoff added.

The fight titled, "The Best of The Best" is scheduled for July 16th and will be held in Memphis TN. at the Desoto Civic Center. "Showtime" will televise the bout worldwide with Guerrero as the Main event.

A number people are making plans to attend the fight. Anyone wanting tickets can call Brian Young at 615-491-1284. Young can also give advise on lodging, transportation or any other details of the fight.