Contest between Suarez-Navarrete declared null following ruling
*The Highly Controversial World Title Fight Between Charly Suarez and Emanuel Navarrete, Now a No-Contest *
Looks like the world title fight between former Olympian Charly Suarez and the reigning WBO super-featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete didn't go as planned! The California State Athletic Commission recently announced the fight as a no-contest.
Originally, Suarez faced a technical decision defeat to Navarrete after their fisticuffs were halted in the eighth round due to a gnarly cut above Navarrete's left eye on May 10, 2025 (US time) in San Diego, California. All three judges scored the bout for Navarrete: 77-76, 78-75, and 77-76.
But wait, there's more! In the sixth round, Navarrete sustained the cut, which judge Edward Collantes initially called an accidental headbutt. However, after review, it was actually a solid right straight from Suarez that opened up Navarrete.
Yep, you heard that right – the California State Athletic Commission has now officially overturned the decision, giving Suarez a chance to keep his undefeated record intact. He remains undefeated at 18-0 with 10 knockouts, while Navarrete is 39-2-1 with 32 knockouts.
Guess what? The WBO is already eager to see these two square off again. They've already called for a rematch between Suarez and Navarrete. Time will tell if Top Rank Boxing, the promoter of the initial fight, can pull off another showdown between these two titans! Stay tuned for updates on the next round! 🥊🥾⚡️
[1] The Athletic, "Charly Suarez-Emanuel Navarrete fight declared a no contest following review by California State Athletic Commission," May 17, 2025.
[2] ESPN, "Suarez's powerful right hand causes gash on Navarrete's brow during title fight," May 10, 2025.
[3] Boxing Scene, "Suarez eager for Navarrete rematch, wants it in September," May 12, 2025.
[4] Yahoo Sports, "Charly Suarez is ready for a rematch with Emanuel Navarrete," May 14, 2025.
Boxing continues to deliver intrigue as the WBO is eager to organize a rematch between Charly Suarez and Emanuel Navarrete following their controversial no-contest title fight. The sports world eagerly awaits the potential rematch, hoping for another exciting display of boxing prowess.
