Results from Cataño, Puerto Rico: Rodriguez dominates Quijano

Last night in Cataño, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican rising prospect, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodríguez ( 8-0, 5 KO's ) put in a boxing clinic over former world title challenger, David Quijano ( 15-4-1, 9 KO's ) by unanimous decision in a super flyweight bout ( 115lbs ). The Judges scored 79-73,79-73, 78-74.

'It was a great experience for me. Quijano was coming foward all the time but we could handle him thru all the 8 rounds. I'm ready to take on more challenges", Emmanuel Rodríguez said.

In a co-featured war at 112lbs, Jesús 'Chiquito' Soler ( 5-1, 2 KO's ) defeated Emmanuel 'Popeye' Ramírez ( 6-1, 4 KO's ) by unanimous decision ( 59-55, 59-55 and 60-54 )

Prichard 'Digget' Colón (5-0, 5 KO - 154 lbs) TKO Jonathan García ( 3-7, 1 KO) in the fifth round.

Jonathan Kuilan (5-0-1, 4 KO's - 118lbs) TKO Joseph Santos (0-4) in the first round.

Anthony Mercado (5-0, 5 KO's - 147lbs) TKO Luis Ortíz (0-4) in the third round.

Kenneth Rivera (5-1 4KO's) defeated Christian Freytes (0-2) by TKO in the second round in the featherweight division.

Nicholás Colella (1-0, 1 KO's - 130lbs ) defeated Héctor Vélez (0-1) by TKO in the second round.

At the junior welterweight division, Luis Álvarez (1-0) defeated by unanimous decision Emmanuel Class (0-2) ( 39-37 all three judges )

William Lorenzo (3-14, 1 KO ) defeated Julian Valerio (0-1) by TKO in the fourth round.

'Rodríguez vs Quijano' this Saturday in Cataño, PR

Today in Cataño, Puerto Rico was held the last press conference of the boxing event 'Rodríguez vs Quijano', event thatwill to take place this Saturday, December 21 at the Coliseum Cosme Beitia Salamo. The boxing card is produced by the new company "FRESH BOXING" ( promoter Juan Orengo )

10 exciting boxing bouts will complete the card.

In the main event, Puerto Rican hot prospect, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez ( 7-0, 5 KO's ) of Vega Baja will face former world title challenger, David Quijano ( 15-3-1 , 9 KO's ) of Caguas in a scheduled eight-round bout in the super flyweight division ( 115 lbs ).

"I'm happy because my parents traveled to Puerto Rico to watch my fight. We know it's a tough fight that we were looking for a while. We know he's going to fight very hard so do I. Expect the best from me on Saturday" said 'Manny' Rodriguez, who trains under the tutelage of Felix Pagán Pintor and former world champion, Ivan Calderon in Guaynabo, PR.

'Manny' became the first Puerto Rican to win an Olympic gold medal in a youth tournament ( Singapore 2010 ). He also won silver medal at the 2010 World Youth Championships in Azerbaijan, 2011 Puerto Rican National Champion, won 2009 José " Cheo" Aponte International Tournament, among other achievements .

" Everyone knows my quality, and 'Manny' hopefully will be ready too. I hope the fans can get an exciting fight and go home happy because I 'm always in top form andthis Saturday will be no exception. I'M going to end Manny's undefeated streak" said David Quijano , who last fought in December 2012 against WBO superflyweight world champion, Omar Narvaez , losing the Puerto Rican by unanimous decision in a fight held in Argentina .

In June 2012 , Quijano captured the WBO superflyweight Latino title of 115 pounds defeating via TKO in the tenth round, Juanito Rubillar and in 2010 , he won the WBC USNBC superflyweight title over Miguel Robles by split decision .

The co-feature fight is a personal quarrel between Jesus ' Chiquito ' Soler ( 4-1 , 2 KO's ) and Emmanuel 'Popeye ' Ramirez (6-0 , 4 KO's ), who will fight in a 6 round match at 112 pounds .

In other bouts : Prichard ' Digget ' Colon ( 4-0 , 4 KO's ) vs. Jonathan Garcia ( 3-6, 1 KO's ) in a 6 rounds, super- welterweight division, Kenneth Rivera (4-1, 3 KO's ) vs. Eliezer Agosto ( 2-3, 2 KO's ) 6 rounds at 126 pounds , Jonathan Kuilan ( 4-0-1 , 3 KO's ) vs. Joseph Santos ( 0-3 ) 4 rounds, 118 pounds . More 4 rounds fights, Anthony Mercado ( 4-0 , 4 KO's ) vs Henry Lopez ( 0-1) at welterweights. In middleweights Carlos "Macho Lopez (2-1-1 , 2 KO's ) vs. Jesus Cruz (1-1-1 ) at 4 rounds. Debutants duel Nicholas Colella vs Hector Velez. At 140 pounds, debutant Luis Alvarez vs Emmanuel Class ( 0-1) and Julian Valerio (debutant 154lbs ) vs. William Lorenzo (2-14 ).

Ready to shine Emmanuel "Manny" Rodríguez

Former Puerto Rican amateur star, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez ( 5-0, 4 KO's ), has began his training towards his sixth professional fight in late August.

"We are in pursuit of big fights for 'Manny' by the end of the year. He's gonna be ready to fight for any regional title available at 115 pounds, and we understand that there will be no problems with that because of his outstanding amateur career" Rodríguez's manager Juan Orengo said.

"Next week, I will have the exact date, and the venue most probably will be in the United States, between Orlando and New York. Nobody wants to fight him in Puerto Rico", Orengo ended saying.

20-year old Rodriguez commented: "I'm very motivated, in perfect condition and happy for my next bout. Lately my Puerto Rican fellow boxers have been defeated but I will not disappoint my people because I'm very focused on this, and I'm getting better on each fight".

Rodríguez amateur boxing achievements:

GOLD - 2009 Juan Evangelista Venegas Olympic Cup, San Juan, Puerto Rico
GOLD - 2009 Jose "Cheo" Aponte International Tournament, Caguas, Puerto Rico
GOLD - 2010 Youth Olympic Games, Singapore, China, ( became the first flyweight champion in the event's history )
SILVER - 2010 Youth World Amateur Boxing Championships, Baku, Azerbaijan
GOLD - 2010 Cup Olympic Juan Evangelista Venegas, San Juan, Puerto Rico
GOLD - 2011 Copa Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
GOLD - 2011 Puerto Rico National Champion