- Emanuel Navarrete defends his WBO super featherweight title against Charly Suarez on May 10.
- The championship showdown will take place inside Pechanga Arena in San Diego.
- Navarrete is the -450 betting favorite, while Suarez is the +330 betting underdog.
Emanuel Navarrete is scheduled to defend his WBO super featherweight title for the third time in his current reign, as he welcomes the challenge of Charly Suarez on May 10 inside Pechanga Arena in San Diego.
Because of his enormous experience in world title fights, Navarrete is going to be the considerable betting favorite with -450 boxing odds, while Suarez, who despite his undefeated record, will be the underdog with +330 at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charly Suarez Odds
- Emanuel Navarrete: -450
- Charly Suarez: +330
- Tie: +2000
Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charly Suarez: Prediction
I predict that Navarrete will get the job done against Suarez via a unanimous decision to retain his WBO super featherweight title, as he would punish him with his vicious power and relentless combination throughout the 12-round championship bout.
Navarrete has shown that he can fight against anyone, regardless of their fighting style. Suarez’s forward pressure approach could allow Navarrete to set up traps and combinations to punish the Filipino challenger.
Add the fact that Navarrete has a wealth of experience competing in world title fights over the last six years. Although Suarez has an extensive amateur career, which can help him hang with the defending champion, it won’t be enough to get his hands raised after the fight.
The only chance that Suarez has to score an upset over Navarrete is if he overextends and commits a blunder during their match. He can also capitalize on these mistakes from his opponents and turn the match in his favor.
Emanuel Navarrete’s Recent Fight Results
Navarrete is a three-division boxing world champion who made his pro debut in February 2012. In only his sixth pro fight, he lost a unanimous decision to Daniel Argueta, but he has since gone on an incredible streak that has seen him capture multiple championship belts.
In December 2018, Navarrete captured his first world title and defeated Isaac Dogboe unanimously to become the new WBO world super bantamweight champion. After five successive title defenses, he moved to the featherweight division and won the WBO featherweight title against Ruben Villa in October 2020.
Three years later, he moved up in weight again and won the WBO super featherweight title to become a three-division world champion. He’s coming off a sixth-round knockout win over Oscar Valdez in December to retain his championship.
Charly Suarez’s Recent Fight Results
Suarez was a former Olympian who represented the Philippines in the 2016 Rio Olympics, but crashed out of the competition after Joe Cordina defeated him. Then, he made his pro debut in January 2019 in the country and swept his first 13 matches.
In December 2022, Suarez fought Defry Palulu in Vietnam for the IBF Asia super featherweight title and won via second-round TKO finish. Then, he took his talents to Australia and the U.S. and won against Paul Fleming, Yohan Vasquez, Luis Coria, and Jorge Castaneda to keep his pro record immaculate in 18 bouts.
Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charly Suarez: Tale of the Tape
| Emanuel Navarete | Charly Suarez | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 30 | 36 |
| Height | 5’7’ | 5’6” |
| Record | 39-2 | 18-0 |
| Reach | 72 inches | 74 inches |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| TKO/KO Percentage | 82% | 56% |
Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charly Suarez: Start Time
May 10, 11 p.m. E.T.
May 10, 10 p.m. C.T.
May 10, 9 p.m. M.T.
May 10, 8 p.m. P.T.
