Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez Set for Anticipated Boxing Rematch in Phoenix
The WBO super featherweight title fight headlines a packed card featuring multiple championship bouts and rising stars.
- Emanuel Navarrete will defend his WBO super featherweight title against Oscar Valdez in a rematch of their 2023 bout, where Navarrete won by unanimous decision.
- The event takes place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, with the main card starting at 10:30 PM ET and the main event expected around 11 PM ET.
- The undercard features notable matchups, including Rafael Espinoza vs. Robeisy Ramirez for the featherweight championship and Richard Torrez Jr. competing for the North American Boxing Federation heavyweight title.
- Navarrete enters the fight as the betting favorite despite a recent loss and draw, while Valdez seeks redemption after making adjustments to his strategy from their first meeting.
- The event will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+ in the U.S., with international availability on platforms like Sky Sports in the UK.