Keith Idec has confirmed a report initially shared by Dan Rafael, revealing that WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete is set to face the top contender Charly Suarez. This exciting match will headline a show in San Diego on May 10th, with Zaur Abdullaev and Raymond Muratalla co-headlining the event.
Charly Suarez, boasting an undefeated record of 18-0 with 10 knockouts, had a brief Olympic run in Rio, where he narrowly lost to Joe Cordina in a split decision. Despite not having many notable wins in his six-year professional career, it’s evident from Ryan Songalia’s observation that Suarez has not shied away from tough competition. Last year, he was set for an eliminator against Andres Cortes, who, along with Henry Lebron, pulled out of scheduled fights against him.
At 36, it’s great to see the WBO granting Suarez this opportunity for a shot at the title.
Emanuel Navarrete, currently holding a record of 39 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, and 32 knockouts, seems to have regained his form. After struggling in fights against Robson Conceicao and Denys Berinchyk, he made a strong comeback by decisively beating Oscar Valdez in their rematch. If Navarrete secures another victory, fans hope he will aim for title unifications with O’Shaquie Foster or possibly the winner of the Angelo Leo vs. Tomoki Kameda bout. However, with Suarez’s impressive background, there’s always the chance he could upset those plans.
