Mercado vs. Berrio

Ernesto Mercado vs. Deiner Berrio: Mercado by TKO after round 3.

Carlos Jackson vs. Alexis Bastar: Jackson won due to Bastar's injury at 0:10 of round 5.

Oscar Perez vs. Jeremiah Lewis-Watts: Perez won by decision.

Luis Gerardo vs. Adrian Serrano: Serrano won by decision.

Red Owl Boxing is set to present an electrifying main event at Box Fest VIII on April 5, where undefeated super lightweight sensation Ernesto Mercado (13-0, 12 KOs) will go head-to-head with the experienced Deiner Berrio (22-4-1, 13 KOs). This ten-round bout is slated to be the highlight of the evening, streamed live globally on DAZN from the advanced “Owl’s Nest” in Houston, reaching audiences in over 200 territories and regions.

Box Fest VIII is the latest installment in a series designed to showcase the future stars of boxing. Each event is structured to feature a professional debut, a comeback opportunity for a fighter rebounding from their first loss, and a headline match that promises to elevate the winner's career to new heights. Scheduled for the first Friday of every month, Box Fest has become a cornerstone event for boxing enthusiasts.

Mercado is set to make his 2024 debut. Having competed in five bouts in 2023, with four ending in knockout victories, the 22-year-old from Southern California is eager to demonstrate his prowess in his first Red Owl Boxing showcase. His previous encounter with former world title challenger Hank Lundy, which concluded with a dramatic first-round knockout, underscores Mercado's potential for greatness.

Facing Mercado is Berrio. At 33 years old, the Colombian fighter has extensive experience battling undefeated opponents and is determined to halt Mercado's progression. Having participated in ten 10-round matches, Berrio's endurance and experience pose a significant challenge for Mercado, who has only once fought to the final bell.

Fight card:

▪️Ernesto Mercado vs. Deiner Berrio, 10 rounds, junior welterweight ▪️Carlos Jackson vs. Alex Bastar, 8 rounds, junior featherweight ▪️Oscar Perez vs. Jeremiah Lewis Watts, 6 rounds, lightweight ▪️Luis Gerardo vs. Adrian Serrano, 4 rounds, lightweight