Junior lightweight prospect Xavier Martinez returns to action against Jessie Cris Rosales on Nov. 1 with the hopes of moving forward in a very competitive division.

The 10-round bout will take place at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall in Las Vegas. The bout will headline a four-bout ‘ShoBox’ telecast (Showtime, 10:30 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT).

Martinez is one of several Mayweather Promotions fighters that have slowly developed into prospects over the last several months. They have been matched against modest opposition thus far, impressing Floyd Mayweather and Leonard Ellerbe.

“This is our second ShoBox show of the year and we’re happy to have made Sam’s Town our home for these events,” said Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions. “I can’t say enough that this is the perfect setting and platform to showcase our upcoming prospects. Xavier Martinez is one to watch for as he headlines his first ShoBox card. We have a very exciting line-up of fighters, both on and off-television.”

The unbeaten Martinez has impressed in recent fights, displaying more power and aggression. In his last bout on Apr. 5, Martinez (14-0, 10 knockouts) knocked out John Moralde of the Philippines in the third round.

The 21-year-old from Sacramento has stopped his last six opponents.

The former amateur standout has fought often in Las Vegas as of late, where he has made his mark as a pro thus far.

“I am really excited to get back into the ring,” said Martinez. “Sam’s Town has become my home away from home and I’ve had a lot of great performances there. I’m really just looking forward to putting on a great performance again on national television and reaching a larger audience. Soon enough, everyone will know who Xavier Martinez is.”

“Training camp is going great. I’ve added a strength and conditioning coach and a nutritionist. Having someone help me prep my meals and educate me on what’s going into my body has really helped me train better and get my body in the right shape. My energy level for training is different and I feel stronger.”

Rosales (22-3-1, 10 KOs), who resides in Cebu City in The Philippines, lost by split-decision to unbeaten Tyler McCreary in his last bout on July 19. The 27-year-old has lost three out of his last four bouts, with the other losses coming by knockout to Shakur Stevenson on Jan. 18 and Jhonny Gonzalez in July of 2017.

“He’s undefeated, but I have far more experience with better guys so I have that advantage coming into this fight,” said Rosales. “I’m coming off two tough fights and this one is going to be another great fight to test myself as a fighter. I’m back in the gym working on a couple of things, and I’m coming into this fight stronger and sharper.”

In the co-feature, welterweight Richardson Hitchins will square off against once-beaten Kevin Johnson in a 10-round bout.

Hitchins (9-0, 5 KOs) represented Haiti during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, losing to Gary Russell, Jr. In his last bout on May 18, Hitchins stopped Alejandro Munera at the end of the third round.

“I’m ready to pick up back where I left off,” said Hitchins, who is trains alongside Gervonta Davis.” I’ve remained in great shape since my last opponent fell through back in July, but it worked out because now I get an opportunity to show my talents on national television. Tank (Davis) showed me a lot of things this summer and great techniques to sharpen my skills. I’m working hard and getting work in multiple gyms across different weight classes to help me with my speed and power. I’m going to give it my all and deliver with a dominating win.”

Johnson (7-1, 4 KOs), who resides in Las Vegas, has won his last two bouts since suffering his only loss at the hands of Fazliddin Gaibnazarov on July 14 of last year.

Rounding out the card, Kevin Newman (10-1-1, 6 KOs) will face Mark Anthony Hernandez (14-2-1, 3 KOs) in an eight-round bout. The fight is a rematch of their August of 2017 bout in which Hernandez by unanimous decision.

Lightweight prospect Rolando Romero (9-0, 8 KOs) will open the ShoBox telecast facing an opponent to be determined in a six-round bout.

Francisco A. Salazar has written for Boxingscene since September of 2012 and has covered boxing in Southern California and abroad since 2000. Francisco also covers boxing for the Ventura County (California) Star newspaper. He can be reached by email at santio89@yahoo.com or on Twitter at FSalazarBoxing