Top Rank announced Revenge Revacha as three-division world champion Emanuel “El Vaquero” Navarrete (38-2-1, 31 KOs) defends his WBO junior lightweight title as he takes on Oscar Valdez (32-2, 24 KOs) in a rematch. In another rematch, WBO featherweight world champion Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza defends his title against former world champion Robeisy “El Tren” Ramirez in the co-feature. The card is slated for Saturday, December 7, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, & ESPN+.
Navarrete and Valdez squared off last year as Navarrte won a one-sided unanimous decision. Since their fight, Navarrete went on to fight Robson Conceicao to a draw and moved up to challenge for the WBO lightweight title in attempt to become a four division champion but came up short dropping a decision to Deny's Berinchyk this past May. Valdez bounced back with a win in stopping Liam Wilson. The WBO ordered the rematch as Navarrete will now defend his title against the number one rated Valdez.
“The fans will see the same 'Vaquero' as always. We're working hard to regain the aggressiveness that defines me and give all the fans the intense fight they want to see on December 7,” Navarrete said. “I still have a lot to do and big goals to accomplish in boxing, including unifying my title and possibly moving back up to 135 pounds."
"I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to fight for the WBO world title against a great fighter like ‘Vaquero’ Navarrete. Although we lost the first fight, we stayed disciplined and focused on returning stronger,” Valdez said. “I know it’s a tough challenge, but not impossible. With that in mind, we returned to the gym and studied what we did wrong in the first fight to avoid making the same mistakes. I’m excited and confident that we will be victorious this time."
Last year saw Rafael Espinoza score the ESPN Upset of the Year as he defeated Robeisy Ramirez to capture the WBO featherweight title. Espinoza is coming off a fourth round KO over Sergio Chirino Sanchez. Ramirez scored a stoppage of Brandon Benitez in his last fight. Now the two get set for the rematch.
“I know the fans, just like me, have been looking forward to this fight. It’s a fight that I wanted. I’m very motivated and happy, and I’m training at 100 percent. This night of rematches will be great for Mexico, and I’m ready to give it my all, just like I always do.” Espinoza
“Our first fight was extremely close, action-packed, and regarded by many as ‘Fight of the Year,’” Ramirez said. “Since the cards were read, my team and I have been asking for the rematch. On December 7, I’m coming to erase any doubts. I will reclaim my title.”
The ESPN+ streamed undercard will feature Mexican junior welterweight contender Lindolfo Delgado (21-0, 15 KOs) in a 10-rounder versus Jackson Marinez (22-3, 10 KOs). Son of legend Fernando Vargas, Emiliano Fernando Vargas (12-0, 10 KOs) is back once gain in an eight-round junior welterweight bout against Alan Ayala (11-4, 7 KOs). Olympic silver medalist Richard Torrez Jr. (11-0, 10 KOs) returns in a scheduled eight round bout vs. TBA.
Follow Miguel on X & You Tube @MigMaravilla
コメント