A showdown between undefeated welterweights will headline the next edition of Red Owl Boxing’s “Boxfest” series as Tahmir Smalls takes on Seantorious Martin in an eight-round bout on Friday, Nov. 1 at “The Owl’s Nest” in Houston.
Both Smalls (11-0, 8 KOs) of Philadelphia and Martin (10-0, 6 KOs) of Marietta, Ga. will step up in competition as both fight in their first eight round bouts and take the fight by far. their best competition to date. Martin, 28, has had more experience at the amateur level, having earned a bronze at the 2019 National Golden Gloves, while Smalls, 25, has faced slightly better competition in the pro ranks.
“I work hard and get the best sparring possible to prepare. When I’m in this mode, I’m very dangerous,” Smalls said.
“Houston, we have a problem!” Martin added.
The co-main event will include the finals of their 140-pound tournament when Dion Jones (7-0, 6 KOs) of Las Vegas takes on Elijah Williams (9-1, 3 KOs) of Newburgh in an eight-round bout. NY, face. Williams, 21, is coming off a majority decision victory over previously undefeated Najeem Johns on September 6, while Jones, 26, earned a split decision over previously undefeated Randy Zazueta Medina on the same show.
“You’ll never meet a hater who does better than you,” Dion Jones said. “This fight here is just one step closer to my goal of being a world champion. I am looking for the challenge so that I can grow in this sport. I will win this battle on November 1.”
“It’s an honor and a pleasure and it’s a big thing for me, my city and all the youth who look up to me. It’s just from here and I’m going to keep winning and keep dominating and putting on great performances,” Williams said.
The show will air live on DAZN starting at 9:00 PM ET.
