Lopez vs Ruiz headline at the Morongo Casino!

May 11, 2006 - II Feathers Boxing returns to the Morongo Casino on May 19th in the city of  Cabazon, California after having sold out all their prior dates. "Battles in the WarZone" will be headlined by Super Bantamweight Samuel Lopez taking on Edel "Cuate" Ruiz. Lopez (17-3-0, 6 KO's), a Mexico City native is coming off an impressive win over Ruiz's twin brother, the also well regarded world title contender Heriberto Ruiz. This will be a crossroads fight for both men as Lopez who is currently ranked #12 by the WBA and #10 by the IBF takes another stern test on his way to a title shot. Ruiz (28-14-3, 15 KO's), has been in the ring with some of the best in the sport including world champions Joan Guzman, Pulie Ayala and Israel Vazquez. Ruiz lost to all three men by decision. He is currently coming off a knockout win but has to derail Lopez in order to keep any hope alive for a title shot.

Fresh off his knockout win over former world Cruiserweight champion Orlin Norris, will be Cruiserweight Olawale Afolabi (11-1-3, 4 KO's) taking on Daniel Cota (11-1-1, 7 KO's). Marvin Carrera (5-0, 1KO) will be taking on Saul Ochoa (4-1, 3 KO's) in a battle of up and coming featherweights. Middleweight Judiel Zepeda (9-1, 8 KO's) will be taking on Charles Blake (8-5-1, 3 KO's).

Also on the card, hot local prospects Mike "Lil Warrior" Franco (3-0), goes up against a yet to be named opponent in a Bantamweight bout and Super Flyweight Anthony Villareal (3-1, 2 KO's) will face off against Jerry Pavich (1-1-1). Rounding out the evening will be Manuel Garcia (2-2) squaring off against Alex Ariza (3-0, 3 KO's). Dimitrique Edwards (8-2, 5 KO's) will also be fighting on the card against an opponent to be named.

Eight fights are slated for the night by Al Franco and Willie Schunke who've put on several shows at the casino and are scheduling additional ones for 2006.

Prices for tickets are 35, 50 and 100 dollars for the best seats in the house. First bell is at 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. For more ticket information call 1-866-328-2024. For info on the web go to www.morongo.com