Tag: #Featherweight

Fights, Weekly Wrap

A Gutsy Pitufo Impressed Early, But Bit Off More Than He Could Chew In the Second Half, With Navarrete Dominating, For the Late Knockout

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 04/25/2021

ESPN’s headline attraction lived up to the expectations of entertainment, and it was 🇲🇽Emmanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete (33-1-0, 28KO👊) loudly defending his WBO Featherweight title, knocking out 🇵🇷Christopher “Pitufo” Diaz (26-3-0, 16KO👊) late in the bout, despite a Herculean effort from the challenger, who was willing to give his all in the waning moments, but it wasn’t enough to swamp the power punching accuracy that Navarrete implemented down the stretch. Continue reading “A Gutsy Pitufo Impressed Early, But Bit Off More Than He Could Chew In the Second Half, With Navarrete Dominating, For the Late Knockout” →

Fights, This Weeks Fights

Bombs Away, Mexico and Puerto Rico Meet Once Again – Pitufo Challenges Navarrete For Featherweight Title

Though it isn’t nearly the same as it used to be, the friendly Puerto Rico vs. Mexico rivalry in the sport of boxing has always provided some of the most spirited encounters throughout the years. This upcoming Saturday, current WBO Featherweight belt holder 🇲🇽Emmanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete (32-1-0, 27KO👊) will look to defend his recently acquired title for the first time, against ambitious #6 WBO world contender 🇵🇷Christopher “Pitufo” Diaz (26-2-0, 16KO👊) at the Silver Spurs arena in Kissimmee, Florida. Continue reading “Bombs Away, Mexico and Puerto Rico Meet Once Again – Pitufo Challenges Navarrete For Featherweight Title” →