Red Owl Boxing’s BOXFEST series, the premier destination for boxing’s up-and-coming fighters, returns with its first edition of 2025 TONIGHT AT 9PM ET/8PM CT when the stacked event streams live on DAZN globally in more than 200 territories and regions from the state-of-the-art “Owl’s Nest” in Houston.
Below is more information on tonight’s five-fight BOXFEST XIV event.
Main Event - 8 Rounds at 135 lbs.
Deonte Brown (15-0, 11 KOs) vs. Dennis Contreras (24-17-1, 22 KOs)
Deonte Brown: 134 lbs.
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Brown is returning to the ring after a three-year absence from traditional boxing
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Scored a 9th-round TKO over Jesus Saracho in 2022 in last fight
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Brown is riding a five-fight knockout streak
Dennis Contreras: 136 lbs.
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Contreras is 3-5 against undefeated fighters in his career
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Fighting in the U.S. for the fourth consecutive time, he is 4-4 in all fights in the United States
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Four-time Mexican Junior Olympic Champion
Co-Main Event - 6 Rounds at 133 lbs.
Francisco Javier Martinez (7-1, 4 KOs) vs. Wayne Lawrence (7-1, 4 KOs)
Francisco Javier Martinez: 132 lbs.
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Martinez returns after his lone career loss which came against Jose Daniel Dzul Hoil (6-4-2) in Cancun, his first fight outside of the U.S.
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Tonight marks his first career fight in Houston. The Dallas native is 2-0 with one knockout win in Texas
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Martinez is a decorated amateur with reportedly 180 estimated wins before turning pro
Wayne Lawrence: 130.6 lbs.
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The 23-year old is also returning after his only career defeat which came against Francois Scarboro Jr. (8-0) via unanimous decision
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Lawrence has two career knockouts with his last coming in 2023 against Quayshon Evans
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A 2017 USA Junior Olympics bronze medalist
Third Fight - 4 Rounds at 135 lbs.
Gabriela Tellez (4-0, 1 KO) vs. Lindsey Ellis (2-2, 2 KOs)
Gabriela Tellez: 134 lbs.
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Tellez is an 18-time national champion and former Team USA Junior and Youth member before turning pro
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Won the regional NABF Super Featherweight title in his second pro fight with a decision win over Chiara Dituri
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Second career fight in Houston and 3-0 in Texas fights
Lindsey Ellis: 134.4 lbs.
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Ellis has won both of her professional fights by knockout
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Lost her last outing by knockout against Iyana Veruzco (2-0) in January
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Amassed a 6-5 amateur record
Second Fight - 4 Rounds at 147 lbs.
Alex Donis (Pro Debut) vs. Andrew Flamm (1-0)
Alex Donis: 146.8 lbs.
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The Houston native will make his pro debut following a 74-10 amateur record
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Donis was a 2018 Texas State Golden Gloves champion
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Trains under his uncle David Donis, former NABF Champion at 122 pounds
Andrew Flamm: 145.6 lbs.
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Participated in the Colorado State Golden Gloves
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Fights out of Durango, Colorado
First Fight - 4 Rounds at 140 lbs.
Ra-Leek Born (2-0) vs. Daniel Gonzalez (0-1)
Ra-Leek Born: 140.2 lbs.
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Born scored a first-round knockout in his last fight in February
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Both of his professional fights have ended with first round knockouts
Red Owl Boxing owns and operates the state-of-the-art sports performance facility which features seating for more than 1,500 with a modern flare that includes VIP experiences and unique ringside seating. The “Owl’s Nest” is a full-service hospitality venue with high-end sound, lighting and screens for a premier in-arena experience. The venue is outfitted with cutting-edge production for seamless streaming and television presentations.
Now in its third calendar year, the BOXFEST series has become a breeding ground for young fighters to remain active and face challenges as they climb the rankings, while also providing opportunities to fighters seeking retribution and reinvigorating their professional careers. The BOXFEST series features evenly matched fights and has highlighted standout talents such as Giovanni Marquez, Jalil Hackett, Breyon Gorham and more.
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