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Navarrete Set for Fourth WBO Title Defense Against Suarez Tonight in San Diego

Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez successfully made weight ahead of their WBO junior lightweight title fight, with the undercard featuring a co-main event for the interim IBF lightweight title.

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Overview

  • Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) defends his WBO junior lightweight title for the fourth time against undefeated Charly Suarez (18-0, 10 KOs) at Pechanga Arena in San Diego.
  • Both fighters made weight at Friday's weigh-in, with Navarrete at 130 lbs and Suarez at 129.9 lbs, ensuring the title fight proceeds as planned.
  • The co-main event features Raymond Muratalla (22-0, 17 KOs) facing Zaur Abdullaev (20-1, 12 KOs) for the vacant interim IBF lightweight title, with significant implications for future unification bouts.
  • The fight card also includes rising prospects such as Andres Cortes, Giovani Santillan, and Perla Bazaldua, showcasing talent across multiple weight classes.
  • The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and Disney+, with the main card airing at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN and international broadcasts on Sky Sports Action.