Boxing Quotes: HBO March 7 Tripleheader

David Itskowitch, COO of Golden Boy Promotions:

“We have a very exciting triple-header featuring three co-main event fights on March 7th. We are very excited to bring Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero home to fight in front of his hometown fans.

“You don’t usually see this much talent on one night. You will see the stars of tomorrow, today. These are the guys that are going to carry this sport for years to come, and you have the chance to see all three of them on the same card on March 7th.”

Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, Former Two-Time World Champion:

“I’ve finally made it out to fight in the Bay Area and I’ve been wanting this for a long time. I’m really excited and can’t wait. I’ve worked really hard to get to this point and to get out there in front of my hometown fans is going to be great.

“It’s time; we’re the young up-and-coming fighters. It’s time for us to take over. I’m going to do what I do best, come out and put on a good show. It’s up to the fans to come out and support the fights and I hope they do.”

Victor Ortiz, NABO Junior Welterweight Champion:

“I’m excited to be on this great card with Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero and James Kirkland. I’m really excited to fight in the Bay Area because everyone has been asking me when I would fight up here and now I finally am.

“You can expect a great night from both me and my opponent on March 7th”

Rolando Arellano, Co-Manager of Ortiz:

“We are excited to have a young up-and-coming champion in Victor Ortiz on this exciting card.”

Bob Santos, Co-Manager of Guerrero:

“To have HBO and the caliber of these fighters coming to the Bay Area is very exciting.”

Ruben Guerrero, Father/Trainer of Guerrero:

“It’s my job to study the opponent and pick out the bad things about him to help Robert prepare and that’s what I’m doing again for this fight.”