Oscar Valdez is looking to avenge his previous loss to WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete, while Robeisy Ramirez hopes to even the score tonight against World Boxing Organization 126lb belt holder Rafael Espinoza in their rematch. These two fights are interchangeable in terms of main event status.
The event begins at 10:30 PM ET, and the results will be shown below.
Tonight’s card on ESPN and ESPN+
- Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez: 12 rounds for Navarrete’s WBO 130-lb belt
- Rafael Espinoza vs. Robeisy Ramirez: 12-round rematch. WBO 126-lb title on the line.
The event will take place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Valdez & Robeisy seek revenge
Of the two fights, many fans are interested to see how well two-time Cuban Olympic gold medalist Ramirez (14-2, 9 KOs) fares as he was heavily favored in a matchup against Espinoza (25-0, 21 KOs) ) last year on December 9.
The 6’1″ Espinoza surprised Ramirez with his high output and superior stamina. Literally, Ramirez couldn’t keep up with the Mexican fighter in both output and conditioning in the late rounds.
In the main event, Valdez (33-2, 24 KOs) will have a tough time dealing with WBO super featherweight champion Navarrete’s size, power and volume punch.
A year ago, Valdez was outmatched in every department, losing a wide 12-round unanimous decision to Navarrete on August 12th in Glendale, Arizona.
