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LOS ANGELES (Oct. 9, 2025) – Red Owl Boxing ‘s Boxfest XVI is set to deliver a night of high-stakes action and defining moments at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles tomorrow, Friday, October 10, following today’s official weigh-ins. The action-packed card will stream live worldwide on DAZN.
Red Owl Boxing’s debut show in California will feature an explosive main event as Deonte “Lay Em Down” Brown (16-0, 11 KOs) of Morgan City, Louisiana, takes on Grimardi Machuca (17-2, 14 KOs) of Camden, New Jersey, for the WBA Continental Americas Super Featherweight Title. A highly anticipated tilt between two knockout artists, Boxfest XVI’s main event promises to deliver an electric showdown in the heart of Southern California.
Also featured is a long-awaited rematch between Saul “The Beast” Sanchez (21-4, 12 KOs) and Edwin Rodriguez (12-9-2, 5 KOs). Known for his aggressive style and fan-friendly fights, Sanchez has built a reputation as one of Southern California’s most exciting bantamweights and is eager to make a statement in his comeback after nearly a year out of the ring. Standing in his way is Rodriguez, a 13-year veteran who has faced a deep roster of tough opposition throughout his career. Rodriguez enters the bout hungry to pull off an upset and derail Sanchez’s path back toward title contention in their scheduled eight-round bantamweight clash.
In addition, 2020 U.S. Olympian Shakilya Ellis (formerly known as Rashida) will make her professional debut when she faces seasoned veteran Maria “Polvorita” Salinas (27-12-6, 7 KOs) in a six-round featherweight contest. In a homecoming bout of sorts, Anaheim’s Jessie Mandapat (9-2-1, 5 KOs) searches for a career defining victory as he squares off against Pennsylvania’s Cornellio Phipps (5-0, 2 KOs).
Tickets for Boxfest XVI are available now at RedOwlBoxing.com.
Additionally, a preliminary fight card with nine thrilling bouts will be available for purchase on Starfund.stream.
Boxfest XVI takes place on Friday, October 10, 2025 at the Commerce Casino, located at 6131 Telegraph Rd, Commerce, CA 90040. Must be 21. Play responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.problemgambling.ca.gov
WBA Continental Americas Super Featherweight Championship
Super Featherweight (130 lbs.) – 8 Rounds
Deonte Brown (16-0, 11 KOs – Morgan City, LA) – 129.8 lbs
vs.
Grimardi Machuca (17-2, 14 KOs – Camden, NJ) – 130 lbs
Bantamweight (119 lbs.) – 8 Rounds
Saul Sanchez (21-4, 12 KOs – No. Hollywood, CA) – 118.6 lbs
vs.
Edwin Rodriguez (12-9-2, 5 KOs – Juana Diaz, PR) – 117 lbs
Super Lightweight (140 lbs.) – 6 Rounds
Criztec Bazaldua (6-1, 1 KO – Long Beach, CA) – 139.6 lbs
vs.
Darian Castro (3-0, 1 KO – Las Vegas, NV) – 140 lbs
Featherweight Intro Bout (126 lbs.) – 6 Rounds
Shakilya Ellis (Pro debut – Lynn, MA) – 126 lbs
vs.
Maria Salinas (27-12-6, 7 KOs – Saltillo, MX) – 124.6 lbs
Super Bantamweight (124 lbs.) – 6 Rounds
Cornellio Phipps (5-0, 2 KOs – Oxford, PA) – 123.8 lbs
vs.
Jessie Mandapat (9-2-1, 5 KOs – Anaheim, CA) – 123.8 lbs
Welterweight (143 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Angel Perez (9-0-1, 7 KOs – Harrisburg, PA) – 143.4 lbs
vs.
Sachin Rohila (8-4, 2 KOs – Sacramento, CA) – 140.8 lbs
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Welterweight (147 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Kamari Burnside (1-0 – Las Vegas, NV) – 145.6 lbs
vs.
Obed Sepulveda (1-8-1 – Juarez, MX) – 148.2 lbs
Featherweight (126 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Jorge Ruiz (1-0, 1 KO – Compton, CA) – 125.4 lbs
vs.
Prince Martin (1-2, 1 KO – Spartanburg, SC) – 124.6 lbs
Super Featherweight (131 lbs.) – 6 Rounds
Narek Hovhannisyan (1-0 – Los Angeles, CA) – 130.8 lbs
vs.
Eric Howard (7-3, 2 KOs – Saint Louis, MO) – 130 lbs
Welterweight (147 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Isaiah Garcia (Pro debut – Perris, CA) – 146.2 lbs
vs.
Clayton Hibbert (2-9, 2 KOs – Los Angeles, CA) – 145.6 lbs
Lightweight (137 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Alejandro Alvarado (1-0, 1 KO – La Puente, CA) – 134 lbs
vs.
Julio Tanori (2-1, 2 KOs – Long Beach, CA) – 136.2 lbs
Super Bantamweight (122 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Hayley Jordan (Pro debut – Costa Mesa, CA) – 120 lbs
vs.
Chantal Sumrall (0-1-1 – Dallas, TX) – 120 lbs
Super Featherweight (135 lbs.) – 6 Rounds
Samvel Gandilian (6-0-1, 3 KOs – Tacoma, WA) – 131.8 lbs
vs.
Brandon Sandoval (3-4, 1 KO – Buffon, SC) – 134.8 lbs
Welterweight (147 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Sasha Saldana (Pro debut – Whittier, CA) – 140.2 lbs
vs.
Arcana Sharma (3-4, 2 KOs – Sacramento, CA) – 143.4 lbs
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