Undefeated junior lightweight Robert Guerrero III, son of former multi-division world titleholder Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, captivated the crowd at the Auditorio Municipal de Tijuana on April 19 with a victory in his second professional fight.

The younger Guerrero (2-0, 1 KO) faced off against Cristian Velazquez, of Tijuana, in a scheduled four-round bout that aired live on ESPN Deportes/ESPN Knockout.

Guerrero, 17, sealed the win with a first-round knockout, delivering a powerful left hook-straight right combo to the body that sent Velazquez to the canvas and prompted the referee to quickly stop the bout.

“Scoring my first knockout of my career feels incredible,” said Guerrero, who goes by the nickname “El Pistolero.” “I put in a lot of hard work and dedication into my training, and this knockout victory is a moment I'll never forget.”

Looking ahead, Guerrero is eager to maintain his momentum and stay active throughout the rest of the year. 

“I'm already planning my next steps to get back in the ring as soon as possible,” he said. “I want to stay busy, keep improving and show the world what I’m capable of. This is just the beginning for me, and I’m ready to make my mark.”

“I was very pleased with my son’s performance over the weekend,” said the elder Guerrero. “He showed he has the power to take out a fighter, and it's clear that he has a bright future ahead of him in the world of boxing. As his father and mentor, I'll continue to support him every step of the way.”