When Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez faced each other on May 10 in San Diego, no one imagined that the outcome of the fight would be put on hold weeks later. The fight, which ended on a technical decision in favor of the Mexican after a cut on his left eyebrow, has been put in doubt and could officially change. The “Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charly Suarez” confrontation has taken a new turn.
Navarrete vs. Suarez appeal
According to the original ruling, the cut that stopped the action in the eighth round was caused by an accidental headbutt, which led the judges to award the victory to Navarrete.
However, Suarez’s team filed an appeal backed by video footage showing an apparent left hook from the Filipino in the sixth round as the cause of the damage.
The California State Athletic Commission has accepted the appeal and has scheduled a hearing for June 2.
There it will be decided whether the bout should be considered a “no-contest”, thus annulling Navarrete’s victory.
Should the ruling be reversed, it would open the door to a possible rematch, an option that both fighters have already said they would be willing to consider.
This episode not only puts the spotlight on the use of technology in boxing, but also highlights the importance of accurate refereeing decisions in high-level bouts.
The final outcome of “Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charly Suarez” now depends on an official review that could have significant consequences for both.
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