JOSE HERNANDEZ AND MIKE GONZALEZ FIGHT THIS SATURDAY NIGHT AT CHICAGO’S ARAGON BALLROOM ON “ROCK AND BOX” CYSTIC FIBROSIS BENEFIT AMATEUR BOUTS HEADLINED BY NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL STAR TOMMY ZBIKOWSKI TICKETS ON SALE IN ADVANCE BY CALLING 847-494-0536

May 17, 2006 - Chicago featherweight prospect Jose Hernandez will make his return to the ring this Saturday night, May 20th, at the Aragon Ballroom, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING.

Hernandez, 19-3 (13) will square off against tough veteran Anthony Martinez, 20-20-3 of Nicaragua in an eight round box which headlines “ROCK AND BOX” a benefit for Cystic Fibrosis, featuring the finest in Chicagoland’s professional and amateur boxing along with a concert by the legendary Dave Mason and his band.

The Aragon Ballroom is located at 1106 W. Lawrence Avenue on the north side of Chicago. Doors for this event will open at 4pm, with the first bell scheduled for 4:30pm. Tickets priced at $50 are available in advance by calling 847-494-0536.

Said Pesoli, “Jose’s last bout this past January against Antonio Escalante was a “Fight of the Year” candidate and our fans are thrilled that he’s back in action. Jose’s been training hard at JABB and really wants to put on a great show.”

Also on the professional portion of the show, undefeated lightweight KO artist Mike Gonzalez, 6-0 (6) will battle Mexican Gonzalo Bonilla, 6-7 (5) in a six round bout.

“Mike has done fantastic since turning pro, he’s an all action fighter and our fans definitely enjoy seeing him fight,” said Pesoli about the Puerto Rican native.

Rounding out the professional portion of the card is a six round middleweight bout between Kendall Gould of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Rohan “The Beast” Nanton of Brooklyn, New York.

The amateur portion of the event will feature the final amateur bout of Notre Dame football star Tommy Zbikowski. The 21 year old heavyweight who has fought in over 80 amateur bouts will make his pro debut at Madison Square Garden on June 10th.

8 Count Productions was started by Dominic Pesoli in 1997 and has consistently presented the highest quality professional boxing events in Chicagoland. In 2003, Pesoli along with former featherweight contender Mike Garcia opened JABB Boxing Gym, a 6,000 square foot venue dedicated to the finest Chicagoland boxers of all talent levels.