Emanuel Navarrete Retains WBO Title Over Charly Suarez by Technical Decision After Cut Stops Fight in 8th Round

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Updated May 11, 2025, 04:56 AM

Emanuel Navarrete retained his WBO super-featherweight world title by defeating Charly Suarez via technical decision after the fight was stopped due to a severe cut on Navarrete's left eye. The cut occurred in the sixth round and was initially called a headbutt by the referee, but replays indicated it was caused by a punch. The fight was intense and competitive, with both fighters exchanging heavy blows throughout. The referee called a timeout at the start of the eighth round due to the cut, and the ringside doctor stopped the fight, leading to the technical decision. Navarrete, known as 'El Vaquero,' improved his professional record to 40-2-1. The judges scored the fight 77-76 twice and 78-75 in favor of Navarrete. Despite the controversy over the cause of the cut, the victory was awarded to Navarrete, who dominated much of the fight. The bout was highly praised for its action and competitiveness, with calls for a rematch between the two fighters.

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Boxing News+

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🩸 The bloodied Emanuel Navarrete edges a technical decision win over Charly Suarez, but was the cut caused by a punch? Scores: 77-76 (x2) & 78-75 🎥 @trboxing #NavarreteSuarez https://t.co/JXoPNTsTsF

Ring Magazine

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Emanuel Navarrete BEATS Charly Suarez by technical decision after a cut ruled to be from an accidental head clash stops the fight. ‘El Vaquero’ improves to 40-2-1 and retains his WBO super-featherweight world title. https://t.co/BZskAotM2a

Rosie Perez

@rosieperezbklyn

Congrats! Navarrate gets the win! Tough ass fun fight! Too bad about the “headbutt”. Suarez was in a zone. Respect to Suarez, a helluva fight!! Rematch please ! #NavarreteSuarez @trboxing @espn