Oscar Valdez looks to avenge his previous loss against WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete, while Robeisy Ramirez hopes to even the score against World Boxing Organization 126lb belt Rafael Espinoza in his rematch this evening. These two fights are interchangeable in terms of main event status.
The event starts 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 at stake.
The event will be at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Valdez and Robeisy seek revenge
Of the two fights, many fans are interested to see how well the two-time Cuban Olympic gold medalist Ramirez (14-2, 9 KOs) does because he was a heavy favorite going into a match against Espinoza (25-0, 21). KOs) last year on December 9.
The 6’1″ Espinoza surprised Ramirez with his high production and superior stamina. Literally, Ramirez couldn’t keep up with the Mexican warrior either in production or in conditioning at the end of the rounds.
In the main event, Valdez (33-2, 24 KOs) will have a tough time dealing with the size, power and bulk of WBO super featherweight champion Navarrete.
A year ago, Valdez was outmatched in every department, losing a wide 12-round unanimous decision to Navarrete on August 12 in Glendale, Arizona.
