Houston is buzzing with excitement as Red Owl Boxing launches its BOX FEST series tonight, with all fighters making weight for their Friday night showdowns. The action kicks off live on DAZN at 8 p.m. ET, promising a thrilling lineup of bouts.
Topping the bill on DAZN tonight is the power-puncher Omar Salcido Gamez (17-1, 12 KOs), who’s set to clash with Luis Coria (15-5, 7 KOs) in an eight-round lightweight skirmish. The evening’s co-features spotlight two of boxing’s rising stars. Jalil Hackett (7-0, 6 KOs) will go toe-to-toe with Adrian Gutierrez (12-1-1, 6 KOs) in an eight-round fight at 147 pounds, while Giovanni Marquez (7-0, 5 KOs) will battle it out with Joshua David Rivera (8-3, 3 KOs) in a six-round bout at 142 pounds.
BOX FEST VI, airing at 8 p.m. ET on DAZN, will stream six live fights to a global audience:
- Omar Salcido Gamez (17-1, 12 KOs) vs. Luis Coria (15-5, 7 KOs) in an eight-rounder at 135 lbs.
- Jalil Hackett (7-0, 6 KOs) vs. Adrian Gutierrez (12-1, 6 KOs) in a six-rounder at 147 lbs.
- Giovanni Marquez (7-0, 5 KOs) vs. Joshua David Rivera (8-3, 3 KOs) in a six-round fight at 142 lbs.
- Daniel Bailey (11-1, 5 KOs) vs. Malik Warren (7-0, 6 KOs) in a six-round lightweight battle.
- Mia Ellis (7-1, 6 KOs) vs. Angelica Rascon (10-2, 2 KOs) in a six-round contest at 130 lbs.
- Fabian Arredondo (2-0) vs. Robert Ledesma in a four-round bout at 118 lbs.
Red Owl Boxing’s nine-event series is kicking off with a bang this Friday on DAZN, and they’ve pulled out all the stops by bringing in a crew of industry heavyweights for the BOX FEST on-air commentary team. Leading the charge is two-time world champion Shawn Porter, bringing his world-class experience to the microphone. BOX FEST VI, streaming live globally at 8 p.m. ET, is set to dazzle fans from the high-tech “Owl’s Nest” in Houston. And for those looking to get in on the action, tickets are still up for grabs at www.redowlboxing.com.
Porter, known for his quick rise as a boxing expert, joins Corey Erdman, the seasoned blow-by-blow commentator with a worldwide reputation. Lupe Contreras, a veteran ring announcer, will take charge of the in-ring duties, while Sofia Gutierrez offers up-to-the-minute insights as Red Owl Boxing’s roving reporter.
Shawn Porter, a welterweight champ twice over, is stoked to be part of Red Owl Boxing’s ambitious project. He’s been through the highs and lows of boxing and is all for Red Owl Boxing’s mission to provide more structured career paths for fighters.
Red Owl Boxing’s President, Gabriel Fanous, is committed to delivering an unparalleled fan experience. The team they’ve put together, he says, is top-of-the-line and ready to exceed expectations.
BOX FEST VI is all set to stream five live fights to a global audience:
Official weights and officials from Houston:
Lightweight Main Event – 8 Rounds
- Omar Salcido Gamez – 132.2 lbs.
Luis Coria – 131.8 lbs.
Welterweight Co-Main Event – 6 Rounds
- Jalil Hackett – 142.0 lbs.
Adrian Gutierrez – 145.0 lbs.
142-pound Catchweight Fight – 6 Rounds
- Giovanni Marquez – 139.2 lbs.
Joshua David Rivera – 143.0 lbs.
Lightweight Fight – 6 Rounds
- Daniel Bailey – 127.4 lbs.
Malik Warren – 124.6 lbs
Junior Lightweight Fight – 6 Rounds (2-Minute Rounds)
- Mia Ellis – 121.6 lbs.
Angelica Rascon – 123.8 lbs.
Bantamweight Fight – 4 Rounds
- Fabian Arredondo – 121.0 lbs.
Robert Ledesma – 118.2 lbs.
Plus, the undercard features Ram Gandara vs. Adrian Leyva and Fabian Arredondo vs. Robert Ledesma.