Red Owl Boxing officially announced today that it will bring its Boxerfest XIX event to the El Paso Coliseum on Friday, August 7, 2026. The card is headlined by a World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental Americas bantamweight championship fight between the undefeated Emanuel “El Trompo” Moreno and San Antonio native Guillermo “GMO” Gutierrez.
The vacant 118-pound title will be at stake as the promotion expands its footprint into the historical boxing hub of West Texas.
The event marks a significant milestone for Red Owl Boxing, which typically operates out of its 1,500-seat “Owl’s Nest” arena in Houston. By moving to the El Paso County Coliseum, the promotion is tapping into a market with a deep fighting tradition.
CEO Greg Bloom noted that the card is designed to showcase “several different Red Owl stars and future champions” in a televised format that will reach global audiences via DAZN.
Leading the card is Emanuel Moreno, a 21-year-old prospect from Wichita Falls who currently holds the #11 world ranking with the WBA. Moreno brings a perfect 13-0 record with 3 knockouts into the ring. He is coming off a successful outing on April 3, where he secured a unanimous decision victory over Francisco Pedroza Portillo.
Moreno has previously headlined for the promotion, notably defeating Khalid Tawiti in the main event of Boxfest XV on June 6, 2025.
Moreno and Gutierrez battle for the vacant WBA bantamweight title
The championship clash offers a distinct contrast in styles between two Texas-based bantamweights. Moreno is known as a high-volume, pressure-heavy puncher who consistently moves forward to engage his opponents. His relentless output has been the hallmark of his rise through the WBA rankings. However, Guillermo Gutierrez possesses the technical tools to counter that aggression through refined footwork and head movement.
Guillermo Gutierrez, 27, was a stand-out amateur and a 2017 member of Team USA, where he reached a #2 national ranking at 114 pounds. Despite his amateur pedigree, “GMO” is looking for redemption after a unanimous decision loss to Floyd Diaz on a Zuffa Boxing card this past January. Since com/jack-catterall-calls-out-rolando-romero-to-defend-wba-belt-i/”>Jack Catterall recently sought a WBA title defense to cement his standing, Gutierrez understands that securing a bantamweight belt is the fastest way to climb back into world-title contention.
The August 7 main event is part of Red Owl’s broader philosophy of avoiding hand-picked opponents. The promotion’s president, Gabriel Fanous, has remained vocal about selecting competitive matchups rather than letting fighters choose their own paths. This approach ensures that the vacant WBA Continental Americas title is won by the fighter best equipped to handle the pressure of live television and high-stakes rankings.
Local favorites Ivy Enriquez and Ariana Carrasco feature on main card
Supporting the main event are two highly touted female prospects from the border region. El Paso’s own “Poison” Ivy Enriquez will look to extend her 7-0 record in front of a home crowd.
At just 19 years old, Enriquez is considered a major talent in the bantamweight division, having won five professional bouts in the last year alone. She previously served as a decorated member of Team USA and a youth world champion.
Joining her is 22-year-old Ariana Carrasco from nearby Las Cruces, New Mexico. Carrasco is a 12-time U.S. national amateur champion who compete’s at super welterweight (154 pounds). She made her professional debut on March 14, scoring a first-round knockout victory over Tennielle Young. Much like Roy Jones Jr.
focusing on female world title rematches, Red Owl is using its platform to highlight elite women’s boxing talent. Opponents for both Enriquez and Carrasco are expected to be announced at a later date.
Boxfest XIX ticket information and broadcast schedule
Tickets for the event at the El Paso Coliseum are currently on sale through Ticketmaster. While pricing for this specific date remains subject to seat selection, tickets for previous Boxfest installments have typically ranged between $45 and $80.
Fans attending the venue can likely expect doors to open in the early evening, as previous events in the series have traditionally opened at 6:30 p.m. local time.
The broadcast for August 7 is split across two major digital platforms to maximize reach:
- Main Card (DAZN): Streaming live starting at 10:00 p.m. ET (8:00 p.m. MT).
- Preliminary Card (YouTube): Streaming live on the Red Owl Boxing channel starting at 8:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. MT).
The DAZN partnership ensures the bantamweight title fight will be available in 197 countries, providing Emanuel Moreno and Guillermo Gutierrez with their largest professional platform to date. Additional preliminary matchups for the El Paso card are still being finalized and will be released in the coming weeks.
Strategic growth for Red Owl Boxing in the Southwest
Red Owl Boxing has built its brand around three core themes: Debut, Redemption, and Crowning. Boxfest XIX aims to hit all three marks simultaneously in El Paso.
For Ariana Carrasco, it is a continuation of her debut year; for Guillermo Gutierrez, it is a chance at redemption from his January setback; and for either Gutierrez or Emanuel Moreno, it will be a crowning moment as a WBA regional champion.
The decision to host a televised title fight in El Paso suggests Red Owl is prepared to compete with larger promoters by focusing on regional hubs with intense boxing followings. While boxing often focuses on massive pay-per-view events like com/tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-date-revealed-update/”>Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua, the Red Owl model prioritizes the consistent development of prospects. By providing regular TV dates on DAZN, they offer a consistent ladder for young talent to climb toward world titles.
As the August 7 date nears, all eyes will be on how Emanuel Moreno handles the technical footwork of Guillermo Gutierrez. With the WBA #11 ranking on the line, the winner will likely push into the top ten of the world bantamweight standings.
This championship fight, coupled with the local appeal of Ivy Enriquez, makes Boxfest XIX one of the most significant domestic cards of the summer for the Texas boxing scene.
