Undefeated Espinoza Boxing Club prospects Manny “Suavecito” Roman and Jesus “Pollo” Hernandez return to the ring in the feature bouts this Friday night, November 21 at “Battle Of The Rising Stars” presented by All Star Boxing at the Quiet Cannon Ballroom in Montebello, California.

The 20 year old Roman, a native of Tijuana, Mexico, now living in Paramount, California, will face Santa Ana’s Jose Luis Cardenas in an eight round flyweight bout.

The always entertaining Roman has two big wins in 2008, a decision win over Sergio Espinoza in April and most recently a unanimous decision over Juan Javier Lagos at the Sycuan Resort and Casino in EL Cajon on July 30.

Roman, sporting a 13-0-1 record with five knockouts, previously defeated Cardenas in a four round war in April 2006. Cardenas brings a record 5-9-1 (3) into battle, including bouts against Nonito Donaire and Raul Martinez.

Roman has previously called out former world champion Koki Komeda for a showdown and is looking to fight any of the top flyweights in the world. He iscurrently world ranked #9 by the WBC.

Fast rising lightweight prospect Hernandez, of East Los Angeles, brings an unblemished record of 7-0-0 (2) into the six round bout.

In his last contest, also at the Quiet Cannon, Hernandez stopped Noe Izunza with a crunching fifth round knockout. More information on this bout will be announced shortly.

Said manager Frank Espinoza, “With Manny I think we’re ready for a world title shot. He’s continued to improve and this has been a terrific year for him. I think he’s ready to take on any of the four title holders at 112.

"For Jesus we’re looking for continued improvement, he’s still young and learning but he’s come along very well for the start of his career. This will be his third fight this year and we’d like to increase the number in 2009.”

Local world title contender Jose Navarro headlines the final "Battle of the Rising Stars" of 2008 as he takes on Cesar Lopez in an eight round super flyweight main event at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, CA.

The southpaw Navarro, 26-4, first fought at the Quiet Cannon back in November 22, 2002 when he TKO'd Benito Zepeda. Since then he as fought for the world super flyweight title four times, narrowly losing split decisions each time, the last being this past February to Christian Mijares.

Navarro will be looking to get back on track for another title run beginning with Lopez, 20-6, who himself last fought in February, losing a decision to Brian Viloria.

Tickets can be obtained by calling (323) 781-4871 with more information at the All Star Boxing website, www.allstarboxing.net.

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