Houston’s own undefeated boxer Giovanni Marquez is gearing up for one of the biggest fights of his career, but not before making a major appearance at the Houston Roughnecks game. On Saturday, May 3, Giovanni served as the honorary captain for the UFL matchup against the Memphis Showboats, running out with the team to a roaring crowd at TDECU Stadium.
During the event, Marquez was interviewed on the field and honored with a Roughnecks jersey, highlighting his growing prominence inside and outside the boxing ring. Fans and media celebrated the moment as a powerful sign of the city’s support for one of its most promising young athletes.
The timing couldn’t be better, as Giovanni Marquez returns to action this Friday, May 9, at OTX 13 in Houston. The highly anticipated boxing event will take place at Red Owl Boxing Arena, with Marquez facing Esteban Munoz (10-4, 5 KOs) in a featured welterweight bout. The matchup is expected to be intense, as Munoz brings experience and toughness to the ring, while Marquez looks to keep his perfect record intact.
With a current record of 12-0, Marquez continues to climb the ranks in the boxing world and make his mark as one of Houston’s most exciting fighters. The buzz surrounding OTX 13 is high, and fans are encouraged to buy tickets early and witness the next chapter in Marquez’s journey.
