It’s Mexico vs. the Philippines with gold on the line when Emanuel Navarrete defends the WBO super featherweight title on May 10 against Charly Suarez. The fight airs on Fubo and ESPN+ in the U.S.
Navarrete (39-2-1), a multi-division champion, won the WBO super featherweight title in February 2023. He last fought in December, successfully defending the belt against Oscar Valdez. “Vaquero” has attempted to win lightweight gold but has found success at 130.
A lightweight fight against Denys Berinchyk did not go his way. This time, he hopes for a different outcome in San Diego, a home away from home.
“We know what happened the last time I was in San Diego. We did not get the victory. We lost against Denys Berinchyk in our attempt to win a title at 135 pounds. But now, defending at 130 pounds, we want to let the people know I’m ready to move forward with my career,” Navarrete said.
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“I prepared for a great fight. We know that Suarez is coming for my title. So I want a great fight so everyone can see I’m ready to continue on the path of victory.”
An Olympian, Suarez (18-0) is a massive underdog. The multi-time medalist has 10 wins via knockout and looking to cause an upset in his first crack at gold.
“I’m bringing all my amateur experience into this fight. This is it. The world title shot is here, so I’m ready, and I’m excited for the fight on Saturday,” Suarez said.
Interim gold is on the line on the undercard while several top prospects and contenders look to impress.
Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charly Suarez undercard
Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Navarrete vs. Suarez card.
Raymond Muratalla vs. Zaur Abdullaev
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Muratalla record: 22-0
- Abdullaev record: 20-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
The co-feature will see Raymond Muratalla and Zaur Abdullaev battle it out for the interim IBF lightweight title.
Muratalla (22-0) won the NABF lightweight title against former title contender Jeremia Nakathila. “Danger,” 28, main evented and won via decision in a showdown against Tevin Farmer last July. He’s ranked fourth at lightweight.
Ranked second, Abdullaev (20-1) competes in America for the first time since 2019. The Russian has won nine straight after losing against Devin Haney for interim WBC gold.
Andres Cortes vs. Salvador Jimenez
- Division/Weight: Super Featherweight
- Cortes record: 22-0
- Jimenez record: 14-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Andres Cortes faces Salvador Jimenez.
The Las Vegas-born Cortes (22-0) has 12 wins via knockout. Signing with Top Rank in 2022, he has been on a roll, beating Abraham Nova to move one step closer to competing for super featherweight gold.
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Jimenez (14-1) has fought for European gold, losing his last fight in March. “Salvi” has six wins via knockout.
Giovani Santillan vs. Angel Beltran
- Division/Weight: Welterweight
- Santillan record: 33-1
- Beltran record: 18-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Giovani Santillan and Angel Beltran clash in a welterweight fight.
Santillan (33-1) was ranked number one in the WBO welterweight rankings before losing against Brian Norman Jr. for interim gold. The California State Silver Gloves gold medalist rebounded in December and looks to return to being a top contender.
Beltran (18-2) is 2-1 in his last three bouts. He competes in his second fight since missing all of 2024.
Albert Gonzalez vs. Jose Ivan Guardado Ortiz
- Division/Weight: Featherweight
- Gonzalez record: 13-0
- Sarmiento record: 16-3-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Further down the card will see Albert Gonzalez vs. Jose Ivan Guardado Ortiz.
A Junior Golden Gloves winner, Gonzalez (13-0) went 5-0 in 2024. The 23-year-old has seven wins via knockout and was put to work at the beginning of April against Dana Coolwell.
Guardado (16-3-1) is 2-2 in his last four fights and is 1-1 following a loss against Robson Conceicao.
Sebastian Hernandez Reyes vs. Azat Hovhannisyan
- Division/Weight: Super Bantamweight
- Hernandez record: 19-0
- Hovhannisyan record: 21-5
- Belts at stake: N/A
Sebastian Hernandez Reyes faces Azat Hovhannisyan.
Hernandez (19-0) has won all but one fight via knockout. The Mexican fighter is 4-0 since 2024 and looks to continue to rise in the rankings.
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Hovhannisyan (21-5) previously challenged for the WBC super bantamweight title, losing against Rey Vargas. He won seven straight before Luis Nery stopped him in his tracks, and he is now on a two-fight losing streak.
Alan Garcia vs. Cristian Medina Garcia
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Garcia record: 15-1
- Medina record: 8-2-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Alan Garcia and Cristian Medina Garcia clash on the card.
A multi-time amateur champion, Garcia (15-1) recovered following a stunning loss last September with a win in February.
Medina (8-2-1) is 2-1-1 in his last four fights. “Vikingo” has five wins via knockout.
Samuel Contreras vs. Dyllon Cervantes Alvarado
- Division/Weight: Super Lightweight
- Contreras record: 1-0
- Alvarado record: 4-5-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Samuel Contreras faces Dyllon Cervantes Alvarado.
A 14-time national amateur champion, Contreras (1-0) returns a month after his debut. He faces Alvarado (4-5-1), 1-1 in his last four fights. He has never won consecutive contests in his career.
Perla Bazaldua vs. Mona Ward
- Division/Weight: Super Flyweight
- Bazaldua record: 1-0
- Ward record: 0-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Perla Bazaldua faces Mona Ward.
The 19-year-old Bazaldua (1-0) is an amateur champion looking for her second pro win. After competing under the Team Combat League banner, Ward (0-1) looks for her first win at the pro level. She last competed as a pro in 2023.
Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charly Suarez tune-in info
- Date: Sunday, May 10
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
- Main event start tme (approx.): 11:15 p.m. ET | 8:15 p.m. PT
- Location: Pechanga Arena — San Diego, California
- Channel: ESPN
The fight is on ESPN. Cord-cutters can also stream the fight on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
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