Oscar Valdez looks to avenge his previous loss to WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete, while Robeisy Ramirez hopes to even the score against World Boxing Organization 126-pound belt holder Rafael Espinoza in their rematch tonight. These two bouts are interchangeable in terms of main event status.
The event starts at 10:30 p.m. ET and the results will be presented below.
Tonight’s card on ESPN & ESPN+
- Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez: 12 rounds for Navarrete’s WBO 130-lb belt
- Rafael Espinoza vs. Robeisy Ramirez: 12-round rematch. The WBO 126-lb title is at stake.
The event will be held at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Valdez & Robeisy seek revenge
Out of the two fights, many fans are interested to see how well two-time Cuban gold medalist Ramirez (14-2, 9 KOs) fares because she was heavily favored in the fight against Espinosa (25-0, 21). KO) last year on December 9.
The 6’1″ Espinoza surprised Ramirez with his high output and extreme endurance. Literally, Ramirez couldn’t keep up with the Mexican fighter in both performance and conditioning in the final rounds.
In the main event, Valdez (33-2, 24 KOs) will struggle to match the size, power and bulk of WBO super featherweight champion Navarrete.
A year ago, Valdez was overmatched in every division, losing a 12-round unanimous decision to Navarrete on August 12 in Glendale, Arizona.
