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RED OWL BOXING ANNOUNCES BROADCAST TEAM AND FULL FIGHT CARD FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT’S “BOXFEST XVI”

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LIVE ON DAZN | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 | COMMERCE CASINO, LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES (October 7, 2025) — Red Owl Boxing has announced the broadcast team for Boxfest XVI, the latest installment of its acclaimed fight series, taking place Friday, October 10, 2025, at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles and streaming live worldwide on DAZN at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT.

Serving as the play-by-play commentator will be renowned boxing voice Corey Erdman, who brings years of experience calling some of the sport’s most memorable moments. Joining Erdman on the broadcast will be two-time world champion and former Showtime Boxing analyst Shawn Porter, providing in-depth ringside analysis and expert perspective throughout the night’s stacked lineup.

Veteran announcer Lupe Contreras will handle in-ring introductions and post-fight announcements, lending his signature energy to the evening’s biggest moments. Rounding out the team, veteran broadcaster Ray Flores will serve as a ringside reporter and guest analyst, providing real-time updates and post-fight interviews throughout the night.

“Boxfest XVI represents everything Red Owl Boxing stands for — competitive fights, world-class production, and an authentic showcase of talent,” said Gabriel Fanous, President of Red Owl Boxing. “We’re proud to welcome back Corey Erdman, Shawn Porter, and Lupe Contreras to the Red Owl broadcast team. Their professionalism and deep understanding of the sport and the Red Owl Boxing Brand will bring fans tuning in on DAZN even closer to the action.”

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.

Also featured is a highly anticipated rematch between Saul “The Beast” Sanchez (21-4, 12 KOs) and Edwin Rodriguez (12-9-2, 5 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight clash, and the professional debut of 2020 U.S. Olympian Rashida Ellis, who faces seasoned veteran Maria “Polverita” Salinas (27-12-6, 7 KOs) in a six-round featherweight contest.

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

RED OWL BOXING: BOXFEST XVI – FULL BOUT LISTING
COMMERCE CASINO (OCTOBER 10, 2025)
DAZN BROADCAST – 11:00 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT

WBA Continental Americas Super Featherweight Championship
Super Featherweight (130 lbs.) – 8 Rounds
Deonte Brown (16-0, 11 KOs – Morgan City, LA) vs. Grimardi Machuca (17-2, 14 KOs – Camden, NJ)

Bantamweight (118 lbs.) – 8 Rounds
Saul Sanchez (21-4, 12 KOs – North Hollywood, CA) vs. Edwin Rodriguez (12-9-2, 5 KOs – Juana Diaz, PR)

Super Lightweight (140 lbs.) – 6 Rounds
Criztec Bazaldua (6-1, 1 KO – Long Beach, CA) vs. Darian Castro (3-0, 1 KO – Las Vegas, NV)

Featherweight Intro Bout (126 lbs.) – 6 Rounds
Rashida Ellis (Pro debut – Lynn, MA) vs. Maria Salinas (27-12-6, 7 KOs – Saltillo, MX)

Super Bantamweight (124 lbs.) – 6 Rounds
Cornellio Phipps (5-0, 2 KOs – Oxford, PA) vs. Jessie Mandapat (9-2-1, 5 KOs – Anaheim, CA)

Welterweight (143 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Angel Perez (9-0-1, 7 KOs – Harrisburg, PA) vs. Sachin Rohila (8-4, 2 KOs – Sacramento, CA)

STARFUND.STREAM UNDERCARD – 9:00 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Welterweight (147 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Kamari Burnside (1-0 – Las Vegas, NV) vs. Obed Sepulveda (1-8-1 – Juarez, MX)

Featherweight (126 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Jorge Unyce Ruiz (1-0, 1 KO – Compton, CA) vs. Prince Martin (1-2, 1 KO – Spartanburg, SC)

Super Featherweight (130 lbs.) – 6 Rounds
Narek Hovhannisyan (1-0 – Los Angeles, CA) vs. Eric Howard (7-3, 2 KOs – Saint Louis, MO)

Welterweight (147 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Isaiah Garcia (Pro debut – Perris, CA) vs. Clayton Hibbert (2-9, 2 KOs – Los Angeles, CA)

Lightweight (135 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Alejandro Alvarado (1-0, 1 KO – La Puente, CA) vs. Julio Tanori (2-1, 2 KOs – Long Beach, CA)

Super Bantamweight (122 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Hayley Leonard (Pro debut – Costa Mesa, CA) vs. Chantal Sumrall (0-1-1 – Dallas, TX)

Super Featherweight (130 lbs.) – 6 Rounds
Samvel Gandilyan (6-0-1, 3 KOs – Tacoma, WA) vs. Brandon Sandoval (3-4, 1 KO – Buffon, SC)

Welterweight (147 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Sasha Saldana (Pro debut – Whittier, CA) vs. Arcana Sharma (3-4, 2 KOs – Sacramento, CA)

Bantamweight (118 lbs.) – 4 Rounds
Kevin Gudino (3-0, 3 KOs – La Puente, CA) vs. Steven Angeles Cruz (7-19-1, 2 KOs – McAllen, TX)

All bouts are subject to change.




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