Navarrete Defeats Valdez with 6th-Round KO to Retain Title
Emanuel Navarrete successfully defended his WBO super featherweight title by knocking out Oscar Valdez in the sixth round of their rematch in Phoenix. Navarrete, who had faced questions about his conditioning and recent performances, looked revitalized and dominated Valdez, dropping him multiple times before delivering a decisive body shot. This victory marks a return to form for Navarrete, while Valdez suffered the first stoppage loss of his career. In another bout, Rafael Espinoza won by TKO against Robeisy Ramirez, who withdrew due to an eye injury.
