Boxing returns to San Diego as Mexican three-division world champion, current WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) will defend his title against undefeated Filipino Charly Suarez (18-0, 10 KOs) on Saturday, May 10, at Pechanga Arena in San Diego live on ESPN.
“I'm at a new stage of my career, and I’m fired up for another defense of my world title. This fight motivates me. Suarez is undefeated and dangerous. He’s ranked No. 1 in the world for a reason. He’s exactly the kind of challenge that fuels me. I owe the fans in San Diego a win, and on May 10, I’ll settle that debt with a dominant victory.”
“I am thankful to Top Rank for this opportunity. When I enter the ring on May 10, I will show the world I have what it takes. I won’t waste this opportunity. Navarrete is a monster in the ring, but I know I am better.”
In the co-feature bout, Raymond Muratalla (22-0, 17 KOs), will fight Russia’s Zaur Abdullaev (20-1, 12 KOs) for the vacant interim IBF lightweight title.
“I’ve been working toward this my whole life. Every fighter dreams of becoming a world champion, and on May 10, I take a big step toward making that a reality,” Muratalla said. “Zaur Abdullaev is a good fighter. He’s beaten tough opponents, including former world champions, but I’m done waiting. I’m highly ranked and have put in the work. It’s my time now. When I take that interim title, the Raymond Muratalla era begins."
“I’m coming to America ready to take this belt,” Abdullaev said. “Muratalla is a top contender, but I have the skills and experience needed to emerge victorious.
Also on the card will be San Diego's welterweight Giovanni Santillan.
“San Diego is an incredible fight town, and we are thrilled to return with Emanuel Navarrete, who will go down as one of the great Mexican champions of his era,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. “Charly Suarez is a determined, unbeaten contender who will have everyone in the Philippines cheering him on. Raymond Muratalla is an elite lightweight but has a tall task against Abdullaev, who has been on a tremendous run for several years.”
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