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Charly Suarez all set for date with destiny vs Navarrete

Published May 10, 2025 11:40 am

At A Glance

  • Everything is set for Filipino challenger Charly Suarez as he bids to become the country's third world champion when he squares off against Mexico's Emanuel Navarrete in their World Boxing Organization junior lightweight championship at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California on Sunday, May 11 (Philippine time).
Junior lightweight challenger Charly Suarez (left) is all smiles as he poses with champion Emanuel Navarrete during the weight in. (Top Rank)
Junior lightweight challenger Charly Suarez (left) is all smiles as he poses with champion Emanuel Navarrete during the weight in. (Top Rank)

Everything is set for Filipino challenger Charly Suarez as he bids to become the country's third world champion when he squares off against Mexico's Emanuel Navarrete in their World Boxing Organization junior lightweight championship at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California on Sunday, May 11 (Philippine time).

The undefeated Suarez is aiming for a huge upset against the heavily-favored Navarrete in their bout scheduled for 12 rounds that is expected to rekindle the storied rivalry between the Mexicans and the Filipinos in the world boxing stage.

The pride of San Isidro, Davao del Norte, who sports a perfect 18-0 record, is looking already in best shape as he easily made the 130-pound weight limit after tipping the scales at 129.9lbs. 

The Mexican champion, meanwhile, failed to make the limit on the first try, weighing 130.4 lbs and was given two hours to shave off the excess weight. He finally made the cut on his sixth try, weighing 130lbs.

Despite the seemingly struggle in weight control though, many pundits are still favoring the Mexican champion largely due to the huge gap in experience in professional fights as Navarrete has already been through 42 fights with a 39-2-1 record with 32 knockouts.

But Suarez believes he's armed with plenty of experience above the ring with all of his amateur stints that even brought him to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and several World Championships.

He was also a silver medalist at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games and a three-time gold medalist in the Southeast Asian Games.

“I’m bringing all my amateur experience into this fight. This is it. The world title shot is here, so I’m ready and I’m excited for the fight on Saturday,” said the older Suarez, 36.

“I will show the world I have what it takes. I won’t waste this opportunity. Navarrete is a monster in the ring, but I know I am better,” he added.

Navarrete, on the other hand, is fired up to defend his title especially in the caliber of Suarez.

“This fight motivates me. Suarez is undefeated and dangerous. He’s ranked No. 1 in the world for a reason. He’s exactly the kind of challenge that fuels me,” said the Mexican champion.

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