PONCE, PUERTO RICO - Universal Promotions, through its president Javier Bustillo, has announced that undefeated 154-pound boxer, Eliezer Gonzalez (9-0, 4KO), left for the Dominican Republic with his team (Freddy Trinidad, Felix Trinidad, Sr. and Miguel Sansul, manager), for the upcoming fight with Eduardo Mercedes (5-5, 5KO's). The fight is scheduled for Saturday, January 31 at the Palacio de los Deportes.

"We have been working on improving my physical strength and we've had excellent results. I know that when I connect with my punches on Eduardo, he won't be able to take them," said González.

Gonzalez wants to chalk up another win in the Dominican Republic. On November 20, he won by knockout over Nélson Gil.