Emanuel Navarrete vs. Óscar Valdez Rematch Made Official

Emanuel Navarrete (38-2-1, 31 KOs) will as soon as once more tackle Óscar Valdez (32-2, 24 KOs) in a world title defence.

Promotional firm Top Rank confirmed the information in a press launch despatched on Wednesday. The rematch will headline a December 7 card on the Footprint Area in Phoenix, AZ. ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes can have protection for these in america. Sky Sports activities will probably be broadcasting the cardboard for these in the UK and Eire. These in Canada can anticipate to catch the motion on TSN.

Navarrete will probably be defending his WBO tremendous featherweight title following a failed try at changing into light-weight champion towards Denys Berinchyk. Simply previous to the principle occasion, Rafael Espinoza (25-0, 21 KOs) may even be defending his WBO featherweight title in a rematch towards Robeisy Ramírez (14-2, 9 KOs).

Emanuel Navarrete vs. Óscar Valdez Rematch Official, Rafael Espinoza to Rematch Robeisy Ramírez

Emanuel Navarrete and Óscar Valdez Conflict For WBO 130lb Title

Within the first assembly between the pair in August final yr, Navarrete received comfortably on the scorecards. Scores have been 119-109, 118-110 and 116-112. Valdez had his moments within the battle, nevertheless it was Navarrete who did the higher work over 12 rounds. Since their first bout, Valdez has had only one battle: A seventh spherical technical knockout towards Liam Wilson in March. Alternatively, Navarrete has had two: The loss to Berinchyk and a draw towards Robson Conceição.

“The followers will see the identical ‘Vaquero’ as at all times. We’re working onerous to regain the aggressiveness that defines me and provides all of the followers the extreme battle they need to see on December 7,” Navarrete stated of the rematch. “I nonetheless have quite a bit to do and large objectives to perform in boxing, together with unifying my title and probably shifting again as much as 135 kilos.”

“I’m thrilled to have the chance to battle for the WBO world title towards an important fighter like ‘Vaquero’ Navarrete. Though we misplaced the primary battle, we stayed disciplined and centered on returning stronger,” stated Valdez. “I do know it’s a troublesome problem, however not not possible. With that in thoughts, we returned to the health club and studied what we did incorrect within the first battle to keep away from making the identical errors. I’m excited and assured that we are going to be victorious this time.”

Rafael Espinoza and Robeisy Ramírez Will Additionally Have Rematch

Espinoza and Ramírez exchanged knockdowns with one another of their first battle in December final yr. Whereas one decide had the bout a 113-113 draw, the opposite two noticed it 115-111 and 114-112 for the Mexican, who grew to become the brand new WBO featherweight champion. Since then, each males have had one battle every. Ramírez obtained a seventh spherical technical knockout win towards Brandon Benítez in June. Espinoza additionally fought that month, making his first ever title defence with a fourth spherical technical knockout towards Sergio Sánchez.

“I do know the followers, identical to me, have been wanting ahead to this battle,” stated Espinoza. “It’s a battle that I wished. I’m very motivated and completely happy, and I’m coaching at 100%. This evening of rematches will probably be nice for Mexico, and I’m prepared to present it my all, identical to I at all times do.”

“Our first battle was extraordinarily shut, action-packed, and regarded by many as ‘Battle of the Yr,’” stated Ramírez. “Because the playing cards have been learn, my workforce and I’ve been asking for the rematch. On December 7, I’m coming to erase any doubts. I’ll reclaim my title.”

Along with these two bouts, Lindolfo Delgado (21-0, 15 KOs) will face Jackson Maríñez (22-3, 10 KOs). Emiliano Vargas (12-0, 10 KOs) will tackle Alan Ayala (11-4, 7 KOs). Richard Torrez Jr. makes his ring return towards an opponent to be decided at a later date.