Boxing Spectacle Tonight: Navarrete vs. Valdez in Phoenix Details

Dec 7, 2024 at 2:10 PM
In just a few hours, the highly anticipated year-end boxing event is all set to take place in Phoenix, Arizona. This thrilling Top Rank event is sure to offer an evening filled with electrifying bouts, with two title fights that have fans on the edge of their seats. Emanuel Navarrete is ready to defend his WBO super featherweight title against Oscar Valdez, and Rafael Espinoza will battle Robeisy Ramirez for the featherweight championship. Both these fights are rematches of last year's intense encounters, adding an extra layer of excitement to the evening.

Phoenix Boxing: Navarrete vs. Valdez - A Fight to Remember

Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez: Date, Venue, Time

Tomorrow, Saturday, December 7, Emanuel 'Vaquero' Navarrete and the Nogales, Sonora-born Oscar Valdez will step into the ring at 'The Valley's Footprint Center. This venue, with a capacity to hold over 18,000 spectators and originally named America West Arena, was opened to the public on June 6, 1992. It was built at a cost of $89 million. This will be the first time all four main event fighters will compete at this location.For those unable to attend the venue in person, there are viewing options. If planning to watch the entire schedule, they might need to tune in from 17:30 PM Eastern Time (ET) or 14:30 PM Pacific Time (PT). Depending on the duration of the undercard fights, the main event will start between 22:30 PM and 23:00 PM Eastern Time or between 19:30 PM and 20:00 PM Pacific Time.For viewers outside the United States, the timings of the main card roughly correspond to 4:00 AM and 4:30 AM GMT (Sunday) or 13:00 PM and 13:30 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). So, the ring walkouts of Navarrete and Valdez should begin around 5:00 AM GMT or 14:00 PM AEST.Fans can refer to the following timetable for easy reference:Prelims:USA: December 7, 17:30 PM ET or 14:30 PM PTUK: December 7, 23:30 PM GMTAustralia: December 8, 8:30 AM AESTMain Card:USA: December 7, 22:30 PM ET or 19:30 PM PTUK: December 8, 4:30 AM GMTAustralia: December 8, 13:30 PM AESTMain Event:USA: December 7, 23:00 PM ET or 20:00 PM PTUK: December 8, 5:00 AM GMTAustralia: December 8, 14:00 PM AEST

Where to watch Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez

For U.S. fans, the event will be streamed live on ESPN+, with subscription options starting at $4.99 monthly or $49.99 annually. The fight will also air on ESPN Deportes to cater to the large Hispanic and Mexican fanbase. In the UK, fans can tune in via Sky Sports. Australian viewers may need to check local listings for availability.

Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez: The story of the undercard

One of the main attractions is the stacked undercard that perfectly complements the two main events. Alongside the Emanuel Navarrete–Oscar Valdez and Rafael Espinoza–Robeisy Ramirez clashes, the event will feature a light welterweight fight between Lindolfo Delgado and Jackson Marinez for the WBO Latino championship.Then, the upcoming heavyweight talent Richard Torrez will take on the might of Isaac Munoz Gutierrez for the North American Boxing Federation title. The details are as follows:Lindolfo Delgado versus Jackson Marinez: Light welterweightRichard Torrez Jr. versus Isaac Munoz Gutierrez: HeavyweightGiovani Santillan versus Fredrick Lawson: WelterweightDemler Zamora versus Roman Ruben Reynoso: Super featherweightAlbert Gonzalez versus Gerardo Antonio Perez: Super featherweightArt Barrera Jr. versus Juan Carlos Campos Medina: WelterweightSteven Navarro versus Gabriel Bernardi Cruz: Super flyweightCesar Morales versus Miguel Gonzales: LightweightFor Emanuel Navarrete, this fight is crucial. After a draw against Robson Conceição last year and a second career loss to Denys Berinchyk this year, a victory over Valdez could open up opportunities for lucrative unification bouts with O’Shaquie Foster or Anthony Cacace. Meanwhile, Oscar Valdez, approaching his 34th birthday on December 22, is fighting to maintain his momentum after revitalizing his career.Currently, Navarrete enters the ring as the favorite with odds of -250, while Valdez is the underdog at +205. On the other hand, Ramirez holds a slight edge over Espinoza, with nearly a 53% chance of winning the rematch.As the clock ticks down to the opening bell, fans and analysts are engaged in lively debates about the outcomes of these thrilling matchups. Will Navarrete and Espinoza retain their titles, or will Valdez and Ramirez cause upsets? Who do you think will come out on top? Let the predictions begin!