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Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s next opponent announced: Robert Guerrero

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Robert Guerrero (right) last fought in Nov. 2012, when he defeated Andre Berto. (AP)

Robert Guerrero (right) last fought in November 2012, when he defeated Andre Berto. (AP)

Pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. will defend his WBC welterweight title against Robert Guerrero on May 4, Mayweather announced on Tuesday. The fight will be televised on Showtime Pay Per View.

Mayweather’s deal with Showtime is a comprehensive, groundbreaking agreement that requires Showtime to collaborate with parent company CBS to promote Mayweather’s fights. The agreement provides opportunities for Mayweather to fight as many as six times over the next 30 months.

The deal with Showtime ends a 23-fight run for Mayweather fighting on HBO.

– Chris Mannix

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  • Published On Feb 19, 2013
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    JamesLaRosa
    JamesLaRosa

    This fight is a BIG JOKE ! Tsk.  we all know that floyd will win for sure. by the way..  i've done this already. check out frinzee.com and make your prediciton official. Godbless :)

    teezoy
    teezoy

    Where did he get this opponent? I never heard of this guerrero. Seems like a lame fight, waste of money...

    JoeyBagadoughnutz
    JoeyBagadoughnutz

     @teezoy He is a four-division world champion, winning five world titles in four different boxing weight classes.   intelligent boxing fan

    laclipperzfan
    laclipperzfan

    I know the casual fan might not be aware, but this is a very risky fight.  guerrero is not a pushover by any stretch.   much props to mayweather, he's slowing down and coming off a long lay off, should be exciting.

    David22
    David22

    Just another "whatever" fight for Mayweather. Chief, I don't care if you're on PBS...fight Manny!!

    CobyPreimesberger
    CobyPreimesberger

    yeah and now that he is with showtime, well kiss any chance of him fighting the one person that everyone wants to see him fight, as at least before there was a chance he would fight pacquio as they were both under the HBO umbrella, now forget about as HBO and Showtime as much as CBS Sports Radio and Fox Sports Radio

    creative
    creative

    The only way I watch this fight is if Mayweather wears a blindfold.....

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