Malcolm Klassen vs. Robert Guerrero

Robert Guerrero 130 lbs beat Malcolm Klassen 129 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 2009-08-22
• Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, USA
• Referee: Jon Schorle
• Judge: Luis Rivera 116-112
• Judge: Charles Phillips 117-111
• Judge: Isaac Tshabalala 116-113

Aired On: HBO Boxing After Dark

• International Boxing Federation Super Featherweight Title (Klassen 1st defense)

Notes

• Malcolm Klassen 24-4-2 (15 KOs) vs. Robert Guerrero 24-1-1 (17 KOs)
• Fight was on the undercard of Juan Diaz vs. Paul Malignaggi (1st meeting).
• Klassen, a 1.55-1 underdog, entered as the # 2 junior lightweight in the world according to The Ring Magazine. Guerrero was ranked # 8 by the same publication.
• The broadcast included a seven-minute tribute to late world champions Alexis Arguello, Arturo Gatti and Vernon Forrest. All three died tragically in July.
• Klassen, who was making his US debut, came in having won his five previous bouts all by knockout. Guerrero, apart from two no-contests, had won eight consecutive bouts, each by knockout.
• CompuBox Stats: Blows: Guerrero 200/1200 17%; Klassen 143/518 28%.