Boxing: Emanuel Navarrete to defend title

WBO featherweight world title holder, Emanuel Navarrete will defend his title against mandatory challenger Joet Gonzalez on October 15th in San Diego.

Navarrete (34-1, 29 KOs) is 8-0 with six knockouts in world title fights. In his last outing, Navarerete defeated Christopher Diaz by TKO.

“Emanuel Navarrete never disappoints, as he’s a true Mexican warrior who fights in a crowd-pleasing style,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum.

Diaz comes in with a 24-1 record with his only setback coming to the hands of Shakur Stevenson.

“I know I have what it takes to become a world champion, and I will show the world that on Oct. 15. No disrespect to Navarrete, but this is my time,” said Diaz.

The co-feature will pit San Diego native Giovani Santillan against Angel “Relampago” Ruiz

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