Phoenix, Arizona – Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) and Rafael Espinoza (26-0, 22 KOs) efficiently defended their titles in an evening of rematches wherein each fighters carried out higher than the unique.
Navarrete decisively defeated Oscar Valdez (32-3, 24 KOs), dropping him thrice in six rounds. Connecting a devasting physique shot within the sixth spherical that despatched Valdez to the canvas and out for the complete ten depend.
Espinoza and Robeisy Ramirez (14-3, 9 KOs) boxed for six rounds in what was a decent contest. Within the sixth spherical, Ramirez signaled to the ref he couldn’t proceed because of his proper eye bothering him. Upon medical analysis, it was found Ramirez suffered a damaged orbital bone.
Debatably, each boxers declare the damage was attributable to a punch or an elbow, with Ramirez claiming the latter. After the battle, Ramirez mentioned, “He obtained me along with his elbow twice within the fourth spherical. That’s once I began to see double. I informed the referee. He did his job. He scolded him, however the harm had been performed already.”
In post-fight interviews, Espinoza acknowledged he felt the damage was the results of a punch and never an elbow. He feels Ramirez was being overwhelmed along with his stress and energy. There was small distinction in whole punches landed with Espinoza touchdown 58 to Ramirez’s 53 (Compubox). It was a way more technical match than the primary as exchanges had been way more restricted. Espinoza was in a position to join the jab at distance as he utilized stress.
Navarrete acknowledged in post-fight interviews that he intends to discover his choices for future bouts. Whether or not which means staying at 130 or 135, he’ll lean on the choice that’s finest for him, as, in keeping with him, he’s reached the second stage of his profession.
A stage whereby he intends to be one of the best model of himself and search one of the best fights. Navarrete, previously, has struggled with making weight and poor conditioning. Within the rematch towards Valdez, we noticed what Navarrete can do when he’s at his finest.
He additionally recovered from a left-hand damage that allowed him to land more durable punches. Navarrete counseled Valdez for his warrior spirit and feels he nonetheless has lots to supply. As to what’s subsequent for Valdez stays to be seen because the 33-year-old suffered his third lack of his profession. One to Shakur Stevenson and two to Navarrete.
As for Espinoza, he didn’t clearly state that he would up a division to 130. When requested if he intends to remain at 126 or transfer as much as 130, as beforehand reported. He mentioned, “Actually, I don’t know. I am going to sit down down and speak to my individuals. I really feel good at 126, however we’ll see what they are saying.”
Espinoza and Navarrete embraced one another backstage and posed for footage collectively. They had been very cordial and pleasant to one another. Navarrete acknowledged after their transient encounter, there was real respect between the 2, and Espinoza congratulated him on his victory and invited him to his residence.
Espinoza additionally expressed an curiosity to Navarrete in probably difficult him for his championship. A possible matchup between Navarrete and Espinoza would arrange a nice match between two Mexican warriors who prefer to placed on a present. Espinoza needs to be thought-about among the finest within the sport, and going through Navarrete would give him the memorable matchup he seeks, incomes him the respect, admiration, and love from the general public.
