The boxing spotlight is heading back to the Sun City as Red Owl Boxing brings Boxfest XIX to the El Paso County Coliseum on Friday, August 7, featuring one of the most intriguing championship matchups of the summer.
Headlining the event will be undefeated rising star Emanuel “El Trompo” Moreno as he takes on former Team USA standout Guillermo “GMO” Gutierrez for the vacant WBA Continental Americas Bantamweight Championship.
The event will stream live worldwide on DAZN, giving El Paso boxing fans a chance to showcase their city’s passion for the sport on an international stage.
For a city with a rich boxing history that has produced world champions, contenders, and unforgettable fight nights, Boxfest XIX represents another major opportunity for El Paso to reaffirm its place as one of the premier boxing cities in Texas.
A Championship Fight with Major Stakes
At just 21 years old, Moreno enters the bout undefeated at 13-0 and ranked No. 11 in the world by the World Boxing Association.
Known for his relentless pressure, nonstop work rate, and aggressive style, Moreno has quickly become one of the most exciting young fighters in the bantamweight division. Every fight seems to move him one step closer toward world title contention.
Standing across from him will be San Antonio’s Guillermo Gutierrez, a talented boxer with extensive amateur experience and the skill set to create problems for anyone in the division.
Gutierrez’s movement, defense, and ring IQ provide a fascinating contrast to Moreno’s pressure-heavy approach, making this one of the most compelling style matchups of the year.
The winner will leave El Paso with the WBA Continental Americas title and potentially move closer to a future world title opportunity.
El Paso’s Next Generation Takes Center Stage
Beyond the main event, Boxfest XIX will feature two of the most talked-about young female fighters in the Southwest.
El Paso’s own Ivy “Poison” Enriquez returns home looking to continue her undefeated professional career. The 19-year-old prospect has become one of the brightest young names in women’s boxing thanks to her decorated amateur background, Team USA experience, and impressive performances since turning professional.
Fighting in front of her hometown fans once again, Enriquez represents the future of El Paso boxing.
Also appearing on the card is Las Cruces sensation Ariana Carrasco, a 12-time national amateur champion and former Team USA member who made a statement in her professional debut with a first-round knockout victory.
With both fighters continuing their rise through the professional ranks, Boxfest XIX provides another opportunity for boxing fans to witness future stars before they reach the world stage.
Why This Event Matters for El Paso
Major televised boxing events have always played an important role in El Paso’s sports culture.
From local heroes to world championship fights, boxing remains deeply connected to the city’s identity. Events like Boxfest XIX not only bring exciting fights to local fans but also help showcase El Paso to a worldwide audience through DAZN’s global platform.
Red Owl Boxing CEO Greg Bloom emphasized the importance of bringing high-level boxing back to the city.
“From top to bottom, we are bringing a card of high-action fights with several different Red Owl stars and future champions to El Paso, a town with a rich history of great boxing.”
With a regional championship on the line, undefeated prospects looking to make statements, and hometown talent ready to shine under the bright lights, Boxfest XIX has all the ingredients to become one of the biggest boxing events in El Paso this year.
For boxing fans across West Texas, August 7 is shaping up to be a night they won’t want to miss.
