Overview: A main event matchup of undefeated prospects highlights the second SHOBOX of 2023 as Ardreal “Bossman” Holmes returns to SHOBOX to take on upset artist Ismael “Maelo” Villarreal in a 10-round super welterweight contest. In the co-main event, Misael Lopez looks to win his fourth straight bout after suffering his first pro loss on SHOBOX when he takes on Edward “Kid” Vazquez in a 10-round featherweight bout. Plus, the telecast opener pits two unbeaten 140-poiund knockout artists in Kurt Scoby and John “The Beast” Mannu. Live on SHOWTIME.
Overview: Unbeaten 154-pound sensation Sebastian “The Towering Inferno’’ Fundora looks to demonstrate why he’s one of the most feared fighters in boxing when he defends his interim title against Carlos Ocampo from “The War Grounds” in Carson, Calif. The 6’6” Fundora most recently defeated Erickson Lubin in a 2022 Fight of the Year contender. Ocampo is riding a 12-fight win streak. Plus, top middleweights Carlos Adames and Juan Macias Montiel square off and 115-pound champ Fernando Martinez meets Jerwin Ancajas in an anticipated rematch. Live on SHOWTIME.
Overview: Edward Vazquez (15-2) faces Daniel Bailey (13-1) over eight rounds, headlining a Red Owl Boxing card in Houston. Vazquez returns to the ring following his IBF World Super Featherweight title defeat to Joe Cordina in November.