The soccer field will become a fistic battleground Saturday, August 17, as Jose Benavidez Jr. will battle former world champion Luis Collazo in a 10-round welterweight co-feature at Banc of California Stadium, the home of Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC.
In the other co-feature, WBO junior featherweight champion Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete will make the second defense of his title against the undefeated Francisco “Panchito” De Vaca.
Benavidez-Collazo and Navarrete-De Vaca will headline the inaugural fight card at the year-old stadium and will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The undercard, including the returns of unbeaten super lightweight contender Arnold Barboza Jr., welterweight contender Chris van Heerden, undefeated middleweight sensation Janibek Alimkhanuly and featherweight Adam Lopez, will stream live on ESPN+ — starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Promotions and Iron Boy Promotions, tickets priced at $100, $80, $70, $60, $45 and $25 (not including applicable fees) go on sale Tuesday, July 16 at 10 a.m. PT and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and in person at the Banc of California Stadium box office.
Navarrete (27-1, 23 KOs) has won 22 consecutive bouts dating back to 2012, but his breakthrough came last December when he upset Isaac “Royal Storm” Dogboe via unanimous decision to win the WBO junior featherweight title. Five months later, in Tucson, Arizona, he repeated the deed, this time knocking out Dogboe in the 12th round. A native of San Juan Zitlaltepec, Mexico, Navarrete had a reported 108-7 record in the amateur ranks and comes from a family of fighters. His uncle, Pedro Navarrete Sr., and two of his cousins, Pedro Navarrete Jr. and Johnny Navarrete, fought as professionals.
De Vaca (20-0, 6 KOs) was born in Michoacán de Ocampo, Mexico, and moved to Phoenix, Arizona, as a small child. All but one of De Vaca’s pro fights have taken place in the Phoenix area, where he has developed into one of the region’s most popular attractions. The 24-year-old boxer-puncher made his Top Rank debut last August in Glendale, Arizona, outlasting Jesus Serrano by unanimous decision in a crowd-pleasing brawl. He last fought in February at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, where he shut out Ernesto Guerrero over eight rounds.
“This is a great opportunity to defend my title against an exciting fighter like De Vaca,” Navarrete said. “I’ve worked hard to prove myself as a true champion, and I won’t let anyone take that away from me. It’s going to be a great night outside in Los Angeles, and whenever you have two Mexicans in the ring, you can expect a battle.”
“This is the fight of my life,” De Vaca said. “I am going to show my Mexican heart and prove to the world that I belong on the world stage. I’m not going to talk any trash. I have a lot of respect for Emanuel Navarrete, but his reign will end on August 17.”
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I'm really liking Navarrete.
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Navarrete To Headline, Collazo-Benavidez To Be Rescheduled
Emanuel Navarrete is now the star attraction.
The reigning super bantamweight titlist will headline the August 17 edition of Top Rank Boxing on ESPN as he faces unbeaten but unproven Francisco de Vaca. The bout was due to run in supporting capacity to a welterweight crossroads contest between Jose Benavidez Jr. and Luis Collazo, only for those plans to hit the scrap heap after Benavidez withdrew due to injury.
The injury caused a reshuffling of the deck for Top Rank and ESPN, with the August 17 show—which airs live from Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.—to now include a 10-round featherweight clash between Jessie Magdaleno and Rafael Rivera, which was originally due to appear on the Aug. 10 ESPN+ show headlined by Carl Frampton in a featherweight bout versus Emmanuel Dominguez.
News of the telecast shuffling was first reported by Los Angeles Times’ Manouk Akopyan.
As for Collazo (39-7, 20KOs), rather than search for a late replacement the plan is now to preserve the bout with Benavidez Jr. Top Rank officials are eyeing an October date on which the fight will land.
Navarrete (27-1, 23KOs) will make the second defense of the 122-pound title he claimed in a 12-round win over previously unbeaten Isaac Dogboe last December. The two fought in a rematch this past May, with Navarrete battering Ghana’s Dogboe until the fight was mercifully stopped in the 12th round.
Both bouts aired live on ESPN as chief supporting contests, which was to be the case for this contest. With the upgrade, the upcoming show will mark the first network headliner for Mexico City’s Navarrete, who has won 22 straight since a four-round loss in the infant stage of his seven-year career.
In de Vaca (20-0, 6KOs), he gets a baby-faced contender who steps way up in competition. The 24-year old from Phoenix has yet to fight outside his home region and has been in just one career 10-round bout, a win over Mexico’s Victor Proa nearly two years ago.
With the reshuffling of the deck, the Aug. 10 show at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia (Pa.) is left for the moment without a notable chief support. Currently in that slot is former 130-pound titlist Jason Sosa, a local attraction from Camden, N.J. whom faces Las Vegas-based Oklahoma native Haskell Lydell Rhodes in a 10-round super featherweight contest.
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Emanuel Navarrete is now the star attraction.
The reigning super bantamweight titlist will headline the August 17 edition of Top Rank Boxing on ESPN as he faces unbeaten but unproven Francisco de Vaca. The bout was due to run in supporting capacity to a welterweight crossroads contest between Jose Benavidez Jr. and Luis Collazo, only for those plans to hit the scrap heap after Benavidez withdrew due to injury.
The injury caused a reshuffling of the deck for Top Rank and ESPN, with the August 17 show—which airs live from Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.—to now include a 10-round featherweight clash between Jessie Magdaleno and Rafael Rivera, which was originally due to appear on the Aug. 10 ESPN+ show headlined by Carl Frampton in a featherweight bout versus Emmanuel Dominguez.
News of the telecast shuffling was first reported by Los Angeles Times’ Manouk Akopyan.
As for Collazo (39-7, 20KOs), rather than search for a late replacement the plan is now to preserve the bout with Benavidez Jr. Top Rank officials are eyeing an October date on which the fight will land.
Navarrete (27-1, 23KOs) will make the second defense of the 122-pound title he claimed in a 12-round win over previously unbeaten Isaac Dogboe last December. The two fought in a rematch this past May, with Navarrete battering Ghana’s Dogboe until the fight was mercifully stopped in the 12th round.
Both bouts aired live on ESPN as chief supporting contests, which was to be the case for this contest. With the upgrade, the upcoming show will mark the first network headliner for Mexico City’s Navarrete, who has won 22 straight since a four-round loss in the infant stage of his seven-year career.
In de Vaca (20-0, 6KOs), he gets a baby-faced contender who steps way up in competition. The 24-year old from Phoenix has yet to fight outside his home region and has been in just one career 10-round bout, a win over Mexico’s Victor Proa nearly two years ago.
With the reshuffling of the deck, the Aug. 10 show at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia (Pa.) is left for the moment without a notable chief support. Currently in that slot is former 130-pound titlist Jason Sosa, a local attraction from Camden, N.J. whom faces Las Vegas-based Oklahoma native Haskell Lydell Rhodes in a 10-round super featherweight contest.
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Jessie Magdaleno v Rafael Rivera to co-feature on Top Rank’s Aug 17 outdoor show
Former junior featherweight world champion Jessie Magdaleno will take on Rafael Rivera in a 10-round featherweight clash Saturday, Aug. 17 at Banc of California Stadium. The Magdaleno-Rivera fight will be the co-feature underneath Emanuel Navarrete’s WBO junior featherweight world title defense against Francisco “Panchito” De Vaca.
Navarrete-De Vaca was elevated to main event status after Jose Benavidez Jr.’s leg injury forced him to pull out of his welterweight bout against Luis Collazo.
Navarrete-De Vaca and Magdaleno-Rivera will headline the inaugural fight card at the year-old stadium and will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
“This is a great opportunity as I continue my quest to become a two-weight world champion,” Magdaleno said. “Nothing is going to stand in my way, especially Rafael Rivera. He is a tough guy, but I am in a different class.”
“I have experience at the highest levels of the sport, so Magdaleno is not going to intimidate me,” Rivera said. “I know what a win would mean for my career. I am going to bring my Mexican fighting spirit to Los Angeles and hand Magdaleno the second loss of his career.”
Magdaleno (26-1, 18 KOs) will be making his second ring appearance since losing his world title in April 2018 in a Fight of the Year contender to Isaac Dogboe. The Las Vegas native, who made one successful defense of the belt he won from future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire in November 2016, moved up to featherweight following the Dogboe defeat. He returned March 23 in Costa Mesa, California, and won a wide unanimous decision over former world champion Rico Ramos.
Rivera (27-3-2, 18 KOs), from Tijuana, Mexico, has never been knocked out as a pro and is two fights removed from a spirited effort in a decision loss to WBA super world featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz. In July 2018, he dropped a tightly contested split decision to top featherweight prospect Joet Gonzalez, who was 19-0 at the time.
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Promotions and Iron Boy Promotions, tickets priced at $100, $80, $70, $60, $45 and $25 (not including applicable fees) are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and in person at the Banc of California Stadium box office.
Former junior featherweight world champion Jessie Magdaleno will take on Rafael Rivera in a 10-round featherweight clash Saturday, Aug. 17 at Banc of California Stadium. The Magdaleno-Rivera fight will be the co-feature underneath Emanuel Navarrete’s WBO junior featherweight world title defense against Francisco “Panchito” De Vaca.
Navarrete-De Vaca was elevated to main event status after Jose Benavidez Jr.’s leg injury forced him to pull out of his welterweight bout against Luis Collazo.
Navarrete-De Vaca and Magdaleno-Rivera will headline the inaugural fight card at the year-old stadium and will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
“This is a great opportunity as I continue my quest to become a two-weight world champion,” Magdaleno said. “Nothing is going to stand in my way, especially Rafael Rivera. He is a tough guy, but I am in a different class.”
“I have experience at the highest levels of the sport, so Magdaleno is not going to intimidate me,” Rivera said. “I know what a win would mean for my career. I am going to bring my Mexican fighting spirit to Los Angeles and hand Magdaleno the second loss of his career.”
Magdaleno (26-1, 18 KOs) will be making his second ring appearance since losing his world title in April 2018 in a Fight of the Year contender to Isaac Dogboe. The Las Vegas native, who made one successful defense of the belt he won from future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire in November 2016, moved up to featherweight following the Dogboe defeat. He returned March 23 in Costa Mesa, California, and won a wide unanimous decision over former world champion Rico Ramos.
Rivera (27-3-2, 18 KOs), from Tijuana, Mexico, has never been knocked out as a pro and is two fights removed from a spirited effort in a decision loss to WBA super world featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz. In July 2018, he dropped a tightly contested split decision to top featherweight prospect Joet Gonzalez, who was 19-0 at the time.
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Promotions and Iron Boy Promotions, tickets priced at $100, $80, $70, $60, $45 and $25 (not including applicable fees) are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and in person at the Banc of California Stadium box office.
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Undercard Information
Undefeated super lightweight contender Arnold Barboza Jr., South African welterweight contender Chris van Heerden and unbeaten middleweight prodigy Janibek Alimkhanuly will all see action in scheduled 10-rounders Saturday, Aug. 17 at Banc of California Stadium on the undercard of WBO junior featherweight world champion Emanuel Navarrete’s title defense versus Francisco “Panchito” De Vaca.
The trio will be part of a stacked undercard that will air live on ESPN+ beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
Barboza (21-0, 8 KOs), fresh off a knockout win over Mike Alvarado in April, will take on Jose Luis Rodriguez (25-13-1, 13 KOs). A native of nearby South El Monte, California, Barboza is ranked No. 4 by the WBO at 140 pounds.
Rodriguez is 0-1-1 in 2019, including a competitive decision loss to former world title challenger Antonio Orozco and a draw with then-unbeaten prospect Bakhtiyar Eyubov.
“That Alvarado fight boosted my confidence to a whole new level,” Barboza said. “I’ve always been confident, but I needed to know I could do it at that level. The hard work paid off. We’ve trained hard for this fight. I’m at another level now, and we’re ready to showcase that on the 17th.
“Everyone looks at the rankings, but it’s the next man up on the contract for me. Of course I want a title shot, but the longer these champions wait, the harder it will be for them because I am building my confidence in the ring.”
Alimkhanuly (6-0, 2 KOs), who captured a gold medal at the 2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2016 Rio Olympics, will face Stuart McLellan (27-3-3, 11 KOs). Trained by Buddy McGirt, Alimkhanuly most recent fought on the Vasiliy Lomachenko-Anthony Crolla card April 12 in Los Angeles, dominating Cristian Olivas over 10 rounds.
“Every time I fight, I try to show what ‘Qazaq Style’ is all about,” Alimkhanuly said. “With every fight, I gain more valuable experience, and I will be ready to challenge for a world title before long. I have an incredible trainer in my corner and the confidence needed to advance to the next level. This is a very big stage, and I will show everyone that I’m a middleweight to watch.”
van Heerden (27-2-1, 12 KOs) will face Aslanbek Kozaev (33-2-1, 8 KOs), who has won seven in a row dating back to November 2015. On March 23, van Heerden impressed in his Top Rank debut, notching a six-round technical decision over Mahonri Montes in a bout that ended due to a cut suffered by van Heerden.
“It's a homecoming for me on Aug. 17," van Heerden said. "The LA fans will adopt this South African boy. I am grateful to Top Rank for the opportunity to compete and stay busy on my road toward a world title."
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Promotions and Iron Boy Promotions, tickets priced at $100, $80, $70, $60, $45 and $25 (not including applicable fees) are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and in person at the Banc of California Stadium box office.
In other action on the undercard:
Super lightweight contender and 2008 U.S. Olympian Javier Molina (19-2, 8 KOs) will look to make it three wins in a row against Manuel Mendez (16-5-3, 11 KOs) in an eight-rounder.
Unbeaten welterweight Brian Mendoza (17-0, 12 KOs), who turned heads with a sensational one-punch KO on May 4 in Stockton, California, will return to action in an eight-rounder versus Larry Gomez (9-1, 8 KOs).
Former Russian amateur standout Dmitry Yun (1-0, 0 KOs) will face Javier Martinez (4-6, 3 KOs) in a six-rounder at lightweight.
Super lightweight prospect Elvis Rodriguez (2-0-1, 2 KOs), whose last fight ended in a technical draw due to an accidental headbutt, will fight Jesus Gonzalez (6-2, 2 KOs) in a six-rounder.
Undefeated super lightweight contender Arnold Barboza Jr., South African welterweight contender Chris van Heerden and unbeaten middleweight prodigy Janibek Alimkhanuly will all see action in scheduled 10-rounders Saturday, Aug. 17 at Banc of California Stadium on the undercard of WBO junior featherweight world champion Emanuel Navarrete’s title defense versus Francisco “Panchito” De Vaca.
The trio will be part of a stacked undercard that will air live on ESPN+ beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
Barboza (21-0, 8 KOs), fresh off a knockout win over Mike Alvarado in April, will take on Jose Luis Rodriguez (25-13-1, 13 KOs). A native of nearby South El Monte, California, Barboza is ranked No. 4 by the WBO at 140 pounds.
Rodriguez is 0-1-1 in 2019, including a competitive decision loss to former world title challenger Antonio Orozco and a draw with then-unbeaten prospect Bakhtiyar Eyubov.
“That Alvarado fight boosted my confidence to a whole new level,” Barboza said. “I’ve always been confident, but I needed to know I could do it at that level. The hard work paid off. We’ve trained hard for this fight. I’m at another level now, and we’re ready to showcase that on the 17th.
“Everyone looks at the rankings, but it’s the next man up on the contract for me. Of course I want a title shot, but the longer these champions wait, the harder it will be for them because I am building my confidence in the ring.”
Alimkhanuly (6-0, 2 KOs), who captured a gold medal at the 2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2016 Rio Olympics, will face Stuart McLellan (27-3-3, 11 KOs). Trained by Buddy McGirt, Alimkhanuly most recent fought on the Vasiliy Lomachenko-Anthony Crolla card April 12 in Los Angeles, dominating Cristian Olivas over 10 rounds.
“Every time I fight, I try to show what ‘Qazaq Style’ is all about,” Alimkhanuly said. “With every fight, I gain more valuable experience, and I will be ready to challenge for a world title before long. I have an incredible trainer in my corner and the confidence needed to advance to the next level. This is a very big stage, and I will show everyone that I’m a middleweight to watch.”
van Heerden (27-2-1, 12 KOs) will face Aslanbek Kozaev (33-2-1, 8 KOs), who has won seven in a row dating back to November 2015. On March 23, van Heerden impressed in his Top Rank debut, notching a six-round technical decision over Mahonri Montes in a bout that ended due to a cut suffered by van Heerden.
“It's a homecoming for me on Aug. 17," van Heerden said. "The LA fans will adopt this South African boy. I am grateful to Top Rank for the opportunity to compete and stay busy on my road toward a world title."
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Promotions and Iron Boy Promotions, tickets priced at $100, $80, $70, $60, $45 and $25 (not including applicable fees) are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and in person at the Banc of California Stadium box office.
In other action on the undercard:
Super lightweight contender and 2008 U.S. Olympian Javier Molina (19-2, 8 KOs) will look to make it three wins in a row against Manuel Mendez (16-5-3, 11 KOs) in an eight-rounder.
Unbeaten welterweight Brian Mendoza (17-0, 12 KOs), who turned heads with a sensational one-punch KO on May 4 in Stockton, California, will return to action in an eight-rounder versus Larry Gomez (9-1, 8 KOs).
Former Russian amateur standout Dmitry Yun (1-0, 0 KOs) will face Javier Martinez (4-6, 3 KOs) in a six-rounder at lightweight.
Super lightweight prospect Elvis Rodriguez (2-0-1, 2 KOs), whose last fight ended in a technical draw due to an accidental headbutt, will fight Jesus Gonzalez (6-2, 2 KOs) in a six-rounder.
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Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vac - August 17, 2019
ESPN Weights From Los Angeles: Navarrete 122, De Vaca 122
Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
This Navarette is a buzz saw. I would love to see him in there with the little Ukraine Pitbull Dovhun.
Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
I predict the 24 year old De Vaca is going to move his legs and box. He won't win, but I think he goes the distance.
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Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
Stats and Stakes
Emanuel Navarrete
Age: 24
Title: WBO super bantamweight (2018-Present, 1 Defense)
Previous Titles: None
Height: 5’7
Weight: 122 lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Mexico City, Mexico
Record: 27-1, 23 KO?
Press Rankings: #1 (BoxRec), #2 (TBRB, Boxing Monthly), #3 (Ring), #4 (ESPN)
Record in Major Title Fights: 2-0, 1 KO
Last Five Opponents: 119-26-2 (.816)
Current/Former World Champions/Titlists Faced: Isaac Dogboe UD12, TKO12
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Francisco De Vaca
Age: 24
Title/Previous Titles: None
Height: 5’7
Weight: 122 lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Phoenix, Arizona
Record: 20-0, 6 KO
Press Rankings: Unranked
Record in Major Title Fights: 1st major title fight
Last Five Opponents: 122-55-6 (.672)
Current/Former World Champions/Titlists Faced: None
The Pick: On paper, this looks like the sort of showcase fight where Navarrete could be allowed to look like a monster. Neither he nor De Vaca is super fast but there appears to be a sizable power and strength edge for Navarrete. De Vaca hasn’t faced a ton of names, and barely scrapes the top ten of the WBO, but veteran Christian Esquivel is rarely an easy out. He can fight a bit and isn’t shy about getting inside and banging to the body. Navarrete took plenty of shots against Dogboe in both fights but the Ghanaian couldn’t budge him. De Vaca is a bigger man but without a proven knockout punch, odds are as long as they look. Navarrete has talked about wanting unification fights at 122 lbs. Expect him to be a step closer after an impressive win on Saturday.
Emanuel Navarrete
Age: 24
Title: WBO super bantamweight (2018-Present, 1 Defense)
Previous Titles: None
Height: 5’7
Weight: 122 lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Mexico City, Mexico
Record: 27-1, 23 KO?
Press Rankings: #1 (BoxRec), #2 (TBRB, Boxing Monthly), #3 (Ring), #4 (ESPN)
Record in Major Title Fights: 2-0, 1 KO
Last Five Opponents: 119-26-2 (.816)
Current/Former World Champions/Titlists Faced: Isaac Dogboe UD12, TKO12
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Francisco De Vaca
Age: 24
Title/Previous Titles: None
Height: 5’7
Weight: 122 lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Phoenix, Arizona
Record: 20-0, 6 KO
Press Rankings: Unranked
Record in Major Title Fights: 1st major title fight
Last Five Opponents: 122-55-6 (.672)
Current/Former World Champions/Titlists Faced: None
The Pick: On paper, this looks like the sort of showcase fight where Navarrete could be allowed to look like a monster. Neither he nor De Vaca is super fast but there appears to be a sizable power and strength edge for Navarrete. De Vaca hasn’t faced a ton of names, and barely scrapes the top ten of the WBO, but veteran Christian Esquivel is rarely an easy out. He can fight a bit and isn’t shy about getting inside and banging to the body. Navarrete took plenty of shots against Dogboe in both fights but the Ghanaian couldn’t budge him. De Vaca is a bigger man but without a proven knockout punch, odds are as long as they look. Navarrete has talked about wanting unification fights at 122 lbs. Expect him to be a step closer after an impressive win on Saturday.
Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
Navarette opened -4400 and was bet all the way down to -800. Now back to -1400.
Don’t see how he loses this fight. The guy is huge for the division and has crazy work rate.
Don’t see how he loses this fight. The guy is huge for the division and has crazy work rate.
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Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
If anyone watching this can post any updates.
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Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
In his two wins over Isaac Dogboe, Emanuel Navarrete plead his case as the class of the super bantamweight division.
On Saturday evening, he simply gets to be the star of the show.
The red-hot 122-pound titlist from Mexico City, Mexico makes his second title defense as he faces unbeaten but untested Phoenix (Az.)-based countryman Francisco de Vaca (20-0, 6KOs) this weekend at Banc of California Stadium on the campus of University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, Calif. The bout airs live on ESPN, where he enjoys his first main event after having twice faced and defeated Dogboe on ESPN-aired undercards.
“I’m very excited for the opportunity to headline for the first time in the United States,” Navarette (27-1, 23KOs) told BS.com. “There’s a little pressure that comes with being the center of attention, but it also provides more motivation to deliver a better effort.”
“We’re going to fill the venue all the way up to the top with all my Mexican fans in California in attendance,” vows Navarrete, who is riding a 22-fight win streak. “Normally when you fight away of home, you can feel vulnerable and alone.
“But even in New York when I fought for the title and especially in my last fight, the fans over here have always welcomed me and showed their support. The support I’ve received shows me that I have arrived at the next level. It’s a very motivating feeling and I can’t wait to fight in front of all my fans on Saturday.”
On Saturday evening, he simply gets to be the star of the show.
The red-hot 122-pound titlist from Mexico City, Mexico makes his second title defense as he faces unbeaten but untested Phoenix (Az.)-based countryman Francisco de Vaca (20-0, 6KOs) this weekend at Banc of California Stadium on the campus of University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, Calif. The bout airs live on ESPN, where he enjoys his first main event after having twice faced and defeated Dogboe on ESPN-aired undercards.
“I’m very excited for the opportunity to headline for the first time in the United States,” Navarette (27-1, 23KOs) told BS.com. “There’s a little pressure that comes with being the center of attention, but it also provides more motivation to deliver a better effort.”
“We’re going to fill the venue all the way up to the top with all my Mexican fans in California in attendance,” vows Navarrete, who is riding a 22-fight win streak. “Normally when you fight away of home, you can feel vulnerable and alone.
“But even in New York when I fought for the title and especially in my last fight, the fans over here have always welcomed me and showed their support. The support I’ve received shows me that I have arrived at the next level. It’s a very motivating feeling and I can’t wait to fight in front of all my fans on Saturday.”
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Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
Navarette has an 8 inch reach advantage. Hand picked this guy and his undefeated record. Should be one way traffic.
Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
De Vaca down in round two. It's obvious the outcome. Navarrete imposing his will.
Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
And it's over...ko 3
A game but outclassed challenger succumbs..big size difference
A game but outclassed challenger succumbs..big size difference
Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
Ref stops the fight in the third with De Vaca taking tremendous punishment on the ropes. Big surprise...
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Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
Sorry, De Vaca had NO business being in a world title fight. His last 2 bouts were 8-rounders!!! 
Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
Saturday 17, August 2019
Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles, California, USA
promoter Promociones Zanfer - Fernando Beltran, Top Rank - Bob Arum
matchmaker Brad Goodman
doctor Robert Ruelaz, Tony Hicks, Blair Kranson, Tariq Khan
inspector Raul Oseguera
super bantam
Emanuel Navarrete 27 1 0
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Francisco De Vaca 20 0 0
World Boxing Organisation World Super Bantam Title
welter
Chris van Heerden 27 2 1
vs
Aslanbek Kozaev 33 2 1
feather
Jessie Magdaleno 26 1 0
vs
Rafael Rivera 27 3 2
super light
Arnold Barboza Jr 21 0 0
vs
Ricky Sismundo 35 14 3
middle
Janibek Alimkhanuly 6 0 0
vs
Stuart McLellan 27 3 3
super light
Javier Molina 19 2 0
vs
Manuel Mendez 16 5 3
welter
Brian Mendoza 17 0 0
vs
Rosemberg Gomez 20 7 1
light
Dmitry Yun 1 0 0
vs
Javier Martinez 4 6 0
super light
Elvis Rodriguez 2 0 1
vs
Jesus Gonzales 6 2 0
middle
Janibek Alimkhanuly 6 0 0
vs
Stuart McLellan 27 3 3
Janibek won by TKO
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Re: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Francisco De Vaca - August 17, 2019
Per the California State Athletic Commission, purses for the Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card: Emanuel Navarrete $125,000, Francisco De Vaca $75,000, Jessie Magdaleno $125,000, Rafael Rivera, $10,000.