BOXING lovers will get to see an all-Mexican title fight for the first time since May 2024 THIS SATURDAY when Emanuel Navarrete and Eduardo Nunez headline a blockbuster bill in Arizona.
puts the same IBF title on the line which he snatched from Masanori Rikiishi with a unanimous decision in Yokohama last May.
Eduardo Nunez is the current IBF championCredit: Getty
The Mexican monsters have squared up in the ring once beforeCredit: Getty
But he faces a tough test against a man who has won 34 of his last 37 fights which includes four title defences as he currently holds the WBO world title.
However, Navarrete’s last bout was far from convincing as he earned a technical decision win against Charly Suarez after suffering a cut caused by an accidental headbutt.
Only to then see to a no-contest a month later due to an ‘incorrect referee call’.
Meaning that Nunez goes into this headline fight on better form, but form often goes out the window in the sport of .
SunSport can provide all the important information for this huge fight below.
When is Emanuel Navarrete vs Eduardo Nunez?
- Emanuel Navarrete is set to take on Eduardo Nunez THIS SATURDAY – February 28.
- The main card will get underway at 9pm local time which is 2am GMT time on the Sunday.
- Ring-walks for the headline fight is expected to start at approximately 11.47pm local time which is 4.47am GMT on the Sunday.
- Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, California is the chosen venue for this thrilling card.
How can I watch Emanuel Navarrete vs Eduardo Nunez?
- Emanuel Navarrete vs Eduardo Nunez will be shown exclusively on DAZN.
- If you are not currently a DAZN member, then monthly and annual subscription options are available to watch over 185 fights a year across boxing, bare knuckle boxing, MMA and kickboxing.
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- You can watch the fight via the DAZN App, available on smart TVs, phones, tablets, streaming devices, games consoles and web browsers.
What is the full card?
Subject to change…
- Emanuel Navarrete vs Eduardo Nunez – IBF & WBO Super Featherweight titles
- Tahmir Smalls vs Abel Ramos
- Emiliano Vargas vs Agustin Ezequiel Quintana
- Arturo Popoca vs Jordan Martinez
- Trini Ochoa vs Oscar Alvarez
- Hector Beltran vs TBA
- Phillip Vella vs Brayan Ramos Armenta
- Rahman Muhammad vs Mitchell McFadden
What has been said?
Emanuel Navarrete and Eduardo Nunez both promised fans a ‘war’ when their title fight was announced back in January.
Navarrete said: “I’ve always been clamouring to unify my titles, and finally, my dream is coming true.
“I want to tell everyone to expect a war between Mexicans, and that I’m willing to die fighting to defend what’s mine.
“I have a lot of respect for Nunez, but this is my moment, and I’m twice as motivated… I promise you a war and a great show. I’m going to win this fight.”
While Nunez said: “I’m very excited and eager to be in the ring with Navarrete.
“He’s a fighter I’ve always admired, and it will be an honor to unify the titles.
“Above all, it will be a great fight for all the fans. Mexico vs. Mexico is a guaranteed war and this one will be no exception.”
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February
- Sat 28 – Emanuel Navarrete vs Eduardo Nunez – super-featherweight unification – DAZN
March
- Sat 14 – Jazza Dickens vs Anthony Cacace – WBA super-featherweight title – DAZN
- Sat 21 – George Liddard vs Tyler Denny – British & Commonwealth Middleweight title – DAZN
- Sat 28 – Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin – DAZN
- Sat 28 – Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman – Amazon Prime PPV
April
- Sat 4 – Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora – DAZN PPV
- Sat 11 – Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov – Netflix
- Sat 18 – Callum Smith vs David Morrell – DAZN
- Sat 18 – Manny Pacquiao vs Ruslan Provodnikov
- Sat 25 – Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather
May
- Sat 9 – Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois – WBO title – DAZN
- Sat 9 – Zurdo Ramirez vs David Benavidez – WBA & WBO Cruiserweight titles – Prime Video
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