
SUAREZ WINS SHOT AT WORLD TITLE GLORY
Dan Rafael has revealed via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack tonight that WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) will make the fourth defence of his title against the Philippines 🇵🇭 Charly Suarez 18-0, 9 KO)
Navarrete will defend his WBO strap against Suarez on May 10 at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, according to “sources with knowledge of the plans.”
The card will be promoted by Top Rank Boxing on ESPN.
Navarrete, a three-division world champion, is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous fighters in the sport. The 30-year-old Mexican warrior is coming off a savage knockout victory over former world champion Oscar Valdez, reaffirming his reputation as an elite finisher. His relentless pressure and unorthodox style have made him a dominant force from 122 lbs to 130 lbs.
Charly “The King’s Warrior” Suarez, has been ducked twice by Top Rank stars previously, and finally gets his well deserved world title shot this May.
A former Olympian, and one of the most technically gifted boxers the country has ever produced, Suarez has long been revered for his ring IQ, slick counterpunching, and elite movement.
Despite being the big betting underdog, the Davao native has every intention of putting on a clinic against the hard-hitting Mexican champion.
Expect the ethereal Suarez to take Navarrete to school !
“I respect Navarrete as a great champion, but this is my moment,” said Suarez.
“I’ve spent my entire career preparing for this chance, and on May 10, Philippines will have a new world champion.”
The bout adds another chapter to the storied Mexico vs. Philippines boxing rivalry, which has produced legendary battles over the years. From Manny Pacquiao vs. Marco Antonio Barrera to Nonito Donaire vs. Fernando Montiel, some of the sport’s greatest fights have emerged from their classic match ups.
That said, the champion Navarrete will surely be supremely confident in his ability to overpower his lesser known challenger.
Despite the odds, Suarez’s technical brilliance and discipline will present a serious challenge to Navarrete’s relentless attack.
With Filipino and Mexican pride on the line, this world title fight promises to be one of the iconic bouts of 2O25.
But fight fans expect an upset - and a new Philippines world champion named Charly Suarez this coming May 10th.

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