Press Release: Contender Season 2 participant Rudy Cisneros returns to the ring to face undefeated Eliezer Cepeda on 8 Count Productions' Christmans show, Friday, December 22, 2006 at Cicero Stadium in Illinois. Cisneros, 8-2 (7 KOs) lost a decision to Norberto Bravo on January 19, 2006 as part of the filming for The Contender Season 2 reality show. Prior to that fight Cisneros had run off seven straight wins, highlighted by a second round knockout of Rudy Cazares on October 21, 2005. A 25-year old Dominican Republic native, Cepeda, 3-0 (3 KOs) now fighting out of Miami, Florida has won his first three fights by knockout within the first two rounds.  Promoter Dominic Pesoli said, “This is a very good matchup between two guys at the same age, both heavy hitters and both wanting to fight other solid guys. Rudy’s been off for a while but I know he can’t wait to get back in the ring. Our fans loved watching him fight before he left for The Contender and I’m sure they'll be excited to see him back in the ring." The junior middleweight bout between Cisneros and Cepeda is scheduled for six rounds. Cicero Stadium is located at 1909 S. Laramie, just minutes from the Eisenhower and Stevenson Expressways. Tickets are on sale in advance by calling 312-226-5800.