Overview

• The California State Athletic Commission voted unanimously on June 2 to overturn Navarrete’s May 10 technical decision win over Charly Suarez and declare the fight a No Contest.
• New footage surfaced less than an hour after the bout revealing that Suarez’s punch, not an accidental head clash, caused the cut that forced the stoppage.
• The World Boxing Organization has issued an immediate rematch order, which promoter Top Rank has agreed to honour.
• Navarrete is sidelined on medical suspension until July 9 and must be cleared before he can defend his WBO junior lightweight title.
• Top Rank boss Bob Arum suggested the rematch could headline a card in the Philippines marking the 50th anniversary of the ‘Thrilla in Manila.’