Navarrete vs. Valdez weigh-in now!

Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez will go head-to-head in their highly anticipated rematch on December 7 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ, live on ESPN. Navarrete retained his WBO super featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Valdez in their first bout in August 2023. Valdez, who bounced back with a TKO win over Liam Wilson in March, is determined to reclaim championship glory.

At the pre-fight press conference, both fighters reflected on their first encounter and shared their readiness for the rematch. Navarrete emphasized the lessons learned from their first clash and vowed to bring the same heart and intensity, while Valdez highlighted his preparation and the motivation gained from his comeback victory.

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In the co-main event, Rafael Espinoza defends his WBO featherweight title in a rematch against Robeisy Ramirez. Espinoza secured a majority decision win over Ramirez last December and aims to solidify his status as champion. Ramirez, a former two-time Olympic gold medalist, seeks redemption and the chance to regain his title.

The undercard is stacked with compelling matchups. Lindolfo Delgado takes on Jackson Marinez in a junior welterweight clash, while heavyweight prospect Richard Torrez Jr. faces Mexico’s Isaac Munoz Gutierrez. Giovani Santillan looks to rebound from his first career loss as he squares off against Fredrick Lawson in a welterweight bout.

Additional action includes Albert Gonzalez versus Gerardo Antonio Perez at featherweight, Steven Navarro against Gabriel Bernardi at super featherweight, and Demler Zamora versus Roman Ruben Reynoso at super featherweight.