Stablemates Roman, Zarate Headline “Locked n’ Loaded” Show

Stablemates Danny Roman and Isaac Zarate will headline a card this Friday July 26, from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California, promoted by Thompson Boxing.

Trained and managed by Eddie Gonzalez, two talented rising prospects, bantamweights Danny Roman and Isaac Zarate, will headline the “Locked n’ Loaded” show.

Roman (14-2-1, 5 KOs) will be in the 10 round main event against veteran Daniel Ortega (27-9-1, 15 KOs), while Zarate (11-1-1, 1 KO), takes on Jesus Serrano (7-2-2, 5 KOs) of Mexico in an eight round fight.

“This will be another step towards better things for both fighters” said Gonzalez. “They both have been kept busy and gaining lots of experience against quality opposition.

“They both have been getting fights and have given great performances. I thing we are are on the correct path to bigger and better fights for both fighters.”

Hailing from Garden Grove, California, Roman will be fighting for the vacant NABA Super Bantamweight Title.

He currently has seven victories in a row, including three this year, with his best victory being that against San Diego based Christ Martin.

“I feel that I’m ready to take another step towards a major championship and the fight against Ortega should give me additional experience towards that goal,” said Roman.

“We are ready to step up to the next level of competition and feel lucky that we are getting continued action. I need fights with experienced fighters, to continue to show what I can do.”

According to Thompson Boxing, the events promoter, Ortega, Friday’s opponent, follows the same narrative of Roman’s previous three fights – seasoned veteran with knockout ability. If Roman hopes to continue his win streak that dates back to last year, he’ll have to carefully study Ortega in the opening rounds. The 10-round fight is also the first of Roman’s career.

In the co-feature, Isaac Zarate is closely following Roman’s footsteps. The crafty southpaw has won four straight. “It’s a great team”, said Zarate. “We motivate each other and take training seriously.

“Every fight is learning process and I feed we have shown that learning on the ring, in competitive fights and good boxing exhibition for the fans.”

Other action on the card includes an eight round fight between welterweights Hector Serrano (18-3, 6 KOs) and Miguel Zuniga (13-6, 8 KOs). Featherweight Jose Haro (9-1-1, 6 KOs) looks for a win against Jair Quintero (4-5-2) in a six rounder.

Also, local lightweight Erick Ituarte (10-1-1, 2 KOs) finds himself in his own six round fight with Pedro Lopez (4-1, 1 KO).

Opening the “Locked n’ Loaded” show are flyweights Javier Lapizco (7-1, 2 KOs) and Luis Almendarez (3-3).