Red Owl Boxing is ramping up for an exciting end to the year with BOX FEST VI on December 1, which will feature up-and-coming talents Jalil Hackett and Giovanni Marquez on the undercard. The event, set to unfold at the “Owl’s Nest” in Houston, serves as a prelude to Ryan Garcia’s bout with Oscar Duarte at the nearby Toyota Center the following night.
Hackett (7-0, 6 KOs), a prodigious 20-year-old talent from Washington, D.C., will face the 28-year-old Adrian Gutierrez (12-1-1, 6 KOs) in what promises to be an intense eight-round welterweight contest. With the WBC Youth Silver Champion title up for grabs, Hackett, backed by Mayweather Promotions, aims to solidify his status as a future force in the welterweight division.
On the same night, Marquez (7-0, 5 KOs), the 23-year-old son of a former junior middleweight champion, is set to continue his knockout streak and maintain his undefeated record against Joshua David Rivera (8-3, 3 KOs) in a six-round super lightweight fight. With the support of his Houston hometown crowd, Marquez looks to put on a show that underscores his promising career trajectory.
The BOX FEST VI lineup, broadcast live on DAZN, is peppered with local prospects like Carmen Vargas, Ram Gandara, and Fabian Arredondo, showcasing the breadth of talent rising from Houston. With fighters like Daniel Bailey, Mia Ellis, and Melissa Oddessa Parker also in action, the undercard promises a full display of boxing's new generation.
Gabriel Fanous, President of Red Owl Boxing, echoes the sentiment of anticipation, highlighting Hackett and Marquez as stars in the making. As BOX FEST VI approaches, the excitement builds for a night that will not only entertain but potentially mark a pivotal step in the journeys of these burgeoning athletes.
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