2020 U.S. Olympian Shakilya Ellis (1-0) makes her professional debut against seasoned veteran Maria Salinas (27-13-6, 7 KOs) in a featherweight bout at Red Owl Boxing: Boxfest XVI, live on DAZN at Commerce Casino & Hotel in Commerce, California on October 10, 2025.
Ellis wins via unanimous decision (60-54, 58-56, 59-55).
Following the fight, Ellis had a message for the division: "Most of these females haven't had to fight someone like me. That's the big difference."
🥊 Red Owl Boxing | Boxfest XVI
📍 Commerce Casino & Hotel | Commerce, CA
📅 October 10, 2025
📺 Broadcast live on DAZN
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Ellis wins via unanimous decision (60-54, 58-56, 59-55).
Following the fight, Ellis had a message for the division: "Most of these females haven't had to fight someone like me. That's the big difference."
🥊 Red Owl Boxing | Boxfest XVI
📍 Commerce Casino & Hotel | Commerce, CA
📅 October 10, 2025
📺 Broadcast live on DAZN
Subscribe for more fights: https://www.youtube.com/ @redowlboxing
Follow Red Owl Boxing: https://linktr.ee/redowlboxing
Instagram: @redowlboxing
Website: redowlboxing.com