Shakilya Ellis vs Karen Chacon | Majority Decision | BOXFEST XX | Red Owl Boxing | DAZN

2020 Olympian and 2022 World Amateur Champion Shakilya Ellis picks up a majority decision victory (57-57, 60-54, 58-56) over undefeated Colombian prospect Karen "Hurricane" Chacon in 6 rounds of women's featherweight action at BOXFEST XX at Payne Arena in Hidalgo, Texas on September 11th, 2026. Ellis, the first American woman to win a world amateur title at an Olympic weight since Claressa Shields in 2016, came in focused on making a statement and proving she belongs on the fast track to a world title. Chacon, a 3-0 three-time national champion from Colombia, made it a war throughout, bringing relentless volume and heart in an entertaining six round battle that had the judges split. But Ellis found her rhythm, used her jab and body work to control the fight down the stretch and walked away with the win. After the fight Ellis said: "It feels amazing. Someone actually wants to fight me. It's been hard trying to find me a fight. It just feels good to be out on the big stage, on DAZN on TV, having everybody in the world watch me. Feels amazing." Broadcast live on DAZN to 150 million homes across 197 countries. Follow Red Owl Boxing for full fight coverage, fighter features, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content from every event. 🗓️ September 11th, 2026 📍 Payne Arena, Hidalgo, TX 📺 Broadcast live on DAZN