Fans witnessed another night of boxing at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, as Emanuel Navarrete took part in a thrilling rematch against Oscar Valdez for his WBO World Interim Super Featherweight title. The undercard provided equally gripping action, featuring Rafael "El Divino" Espinoza defending his featherweight crown.
Emanuel Navarrete delivered a masterclass in the main event, stopping Oscar Valdez in the sixth round. Navarrete’s reach and unconventional style gave Valdez significant trouble throughout the bout. After scoring knockdowns in the first and fourth rounds with pinpoint accuracy, Navarrete unleashed a barrage of punches in the sixth, culminating in a left hook to the body that left Valdez unable to continue. Referee Raul Caiz Jr. called a halt at 2:46
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In the co-feature, WBO Featherweight champion Rafael "El Divino" Espinoza retained his title with a sixth-round stoppage of former champion Robeisy Ramirez. The fight was competitive through four rounds, but Espinoza’s relentless aggression turned the tide in the fifth. A right hand to Ramirez’s damaged right eye in the sixth prompted the Cuban fighter to raise his hands and step away, forcing Referee Chris Flores to wave off the contest just 12 seconds into the round. Ramirez later cited double vision as the reason for his withdrawal.
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Lindolfo Delgado showed his punching power in a dominant fifth-round TKO victory over Jackson Martinez to defend his WBO Super Lightweight title. Delgado controlled the fight from the outset, applying steady pressure and landing clean combinations. In the fifth round, Delgado’s assault proved too much, prompting Referee Wes Melton to step in and save Martinez from further punishment.
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Richard Torrez Jr., the 2021 Olympic Silver Medalist, demonstrated his formidable power once again with a third-round stoppage of Isaac Munoz in a junior heavyweight contest. Torrez overwhelmed Munoz, leaving him battered and defenseless. Referee Raul Caiz Jr. halted the fight at 59 seconds into the round.
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Albert Gonzalez maintained his unbeaten record with a unanimous decision win over Gerardo Antonio Perez in an eight-round super featherweight bout. Gonzalez dictated the pace with his work rate, outlanding Perez in the early rounds. Despite Perez’s late rally, Gonzalez’s superior skills earned him scores of 80-72, 80-72, and 79-73 on the judges’ cards.
Steven Navarro continued his rise in the super flyweight division with a second-round TKO of Gabriel Bernardi. Navarro knocked Bernardi down three times in the round with precise combinations, prompting Referee Raul Caiz Jr. to stop the fight at just 29 seconds of the second frame.
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Also on the card, welterweight Giovani Santillan impressed with a dominant performance against Fredrick Lawson, forcing a stoppage after the first round. Art Berrera Jr. showcased his power with a second-round TKO over Juan Carlos Campos Medina in a welterweight clash. DJ Zamora extended his unbeaten streak with a unanimous decision win over Roman Ruben Reynosa in a six-round super featherweight bout. Kevin Mosquera scored a majority decision win over Cesar Morales in a closely contested lightweight bout. Mosquera’s sharper punches and effective counters gave him the edge, despite Morales’s spirited effort over four rounds.
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