Navarrete put in a great fight in boxing tonight.
Getting the stoppage tonight.
It was the 11th round when he got the win. Nunez deemed not able to continue.
Maybe controversial to some but not to many.
Here is some of the reaction:
For those new to the sport and even hardcore fans not familiar, here’s a round up of the above tonight in boxing:
- Emanuel Navarrete defeated Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez via 11th-round TKO (doctor stoppage right at the start of round 11, 1 second in).
- The ringside physician halted the fight due to severe swelling and damage to Nunez’s right eye from accumulated punishment and a worsening cut.
- Navarrete retained his WBO super featherweight title and captured the IBF title from Nunez, becoming a unified champion at 130 lbs.
- It was a dominant, one-sided performance by Navarrete (“El Vaquero”), who outworked and battered Nunez throughout with pressure, volume, and body shots.
- The bout was an all-Mexican unification clash, described as Navarrete’s best showing in years.
- Navarrete improves his record to 40-2-1 (33 KOs).Nunez drops to 29-2 (27 KOs), ending his long win streak in his second title defense.
- The fight aired live on DAZN as the main event of a Matchroom Boxing card.
- Navarrete, 31, showcased experience and reach advantage to control the pace against the aggressive Nunez.
- This solidifies Navarrete as a top name at super featherweight, with potential next fights against contenders like O’Shaquie Foster mentioned post-fight.
What a win. Well done again to the victor.
Curmel Moton was also boxing tonight in other explosive action.
