LOS ANGELES, CA – October 10, 2025 – Red Owl Boxing returns with the sixteenth installment of its acclaimed BOXFEST series on Friday, October 10, delivering a night of high-stakes, world-class boxing action live from the Commerce Casino & Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The event will stream live and exclusively on DAZN to more than 200 global territories, with the main card set to begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
In the evening’s main event, Deonte Brown (16-0, 11 KOs) will face Grimardi Muchuca (12-1, 9 KOs) in a ten-round contest for the vacant WBA Continental Americas Super Featherweight Title. Brown, one of boxing’s most promising rising stars, aims to capture his first regional championship and continue his undefeated streak. Muchuca, a proven finisher, looks to derail Brown’s momentum and claim the belt in his U.S. debut.
The co-main event will feature Los Angeles favorite Saul “The Beast” Sanchez (20-3, 12 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight clash against seasoned opponent Edwin Rodriguez (12-7, 6 KOs). Sanchez, fighting in front of his hometown fans, seeks to make a statement performance as he begins his march back into world title contention.
Rounding out the televised portion of the card, 2016 U.S. Olympian Rashida Ellis makes her professional debut against Mexico’s Maria Salinas (3-2, 1 KO) in a four-round lightweight bout. Ellis, who represented Team USA on the international stage, now turns her focus to the pro ranks, where she looks to begin her campaign toward world honours.
FIGHT WEEK DOCUSERIES EPISODE PREMIERES AHEAD OF EVENT
To kick off fight week, Red Owl Boxing has released a new short film titled “The Road to BOXFEST XVI,” giving fans an exclusive look behind the scenes of the fighters, teams, and production efforts leading into Friday’s event.
The episode showcases the intense preparation and behind-the-scenes moments that define BOXFEST — from training camps and press obligations to the passion that fuels each participant stepping into the ring. The feature also highlights the expansion of the BOXFEST brand into California for the first time, underscoring its commitment to spotlighting the sport’s next generation of stars.
Watch the full documentary now on YouTube: The Road to BOXFEST XVI
OFFICIAL FIGHT CARD – BOXFEST XVI
Main Card Begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on DAZN
Main Event – WBA Continental Americas Super Featherweight Title (10 Rounds – 130 lbs.)
Deonte Brown (16-0, 11 KOs) vs. Grimardi Muchuca (12-1, 9 KOs)
Co-Main Event – Bantamweight Bout (8 Rounds – 118 lbs.)
Saul Sanchez (20-3, 12 KOs) vs. Edwin Rodriguez (12-7, 6 KOs)
Lightweight Bout (4 Rounds – 135 lbs.)
Rashida Ellis (Pro Debut) vs. Maria Salinas (3-2, 1 KO)
Additional Scheduled Bouts:
Cornellio Phipps vs. Jessie Mandapat
Criztec Bazaldua vs. Darian Castro
Narek Hovhannisyan vs. Eric Howard
Angel Perez vs. Sachin Rohila
Samvel Gandilyan vs. Brandon Sandoval
Alejandro Alvarado vs. Julio Tanori
Jorge Unyce Ruiz vs. Prince Martin
Patrick Ogbebor vs. Diarra Davis
Oscar Ochoa vs. Eduardo Mondragon Lopez
Sasha Saldana vs. Archana Sharma
Isaiah Garcia vs. TBA
Kevin Gudino vs. TBA
Jesus Diego vs. TBA
Hayley Leonard vs. TBA
Adrien Boler vs. TBA
Fight bouts are subject to change
Tickets are available now and are first come, first serve for general admission seating. All ticket sales are final. To purchase, visit redowlboxing.com.
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ABOUT RED OWL BOXING
Red Owl Boxing is a media company that specializes in delivering world-class events from its state-of-the-art sports facilities in the United States and Canada. Red Owl Boxing aims to bring structure to boxing’s middle class by highlighting tomorrow’s future stars and contenders in action-packed fights. Red Owl Boxing launched in 2021 by Canada-based entrepreneur Gabriel Fanous, who owns and operates cutting-edge event spaces in Houston, Texas, and Brampton, Ontario, both of which provide premier event experiences and hospitality packages.
