IBF Junior Lightweight titlist and Gilroy native Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero (25-1-1, 17 KO's) was scheduled to fight in his first bout of 2010 on March 27, but recently made the decision to withdraw due to the declining health of his wife Casey, whose battle with Leukimia has faced setbacks recently, Guerrero's publicist Mario Serrano said.
In a statement released by Serrano and the Guerrero camp on Tuesday, Guerrero pleads for the community's prayers during the tough time.
"Right now I'm going through a difficult time dealing with my wife Casey's illness with Leukemia," Guerrero stated. "Fortunately we found a bone marrow match, but there are some complications that are making things difficult. I'm asking everyone in the boxing community along with family, friends and the general public to keep Casey in their prayers. I will continue to keep my faith in Jesus Christ and pray for understanding."
Serrano said Casey received a bone marrow transplant and has been in the hospital for 13 days battling infections.
"We are hoping and praying her body responds to the bone marrow," Serrano said.
Guerrero was slated to fight Michael Katsidis.
"I want to thank my promoter Golden Boy Promotions for their understanding in this situation," Guerrero continued in the statement. "I was ready to do battle with Katsidis, but mentally my mind wouldn't be at 100 percent, and to fight a warrior like him you have to be at your best psychologically."
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BOXING: Guerrero takes break from boxing to focus on wife
