The rematch of one of the most anticipated boxing matchups of the year is finally here, as Emanuel Navarrete will put his WBO junior lightweight belt on the line against his countryman, Oscar Valdez. They clashed for the first time for the title last year, and Navarrete defended his belt successfully.
The first Emanuel Navarrete vs Oscar Valdez fight back in August 2023 was very interesting, as it went to the distance after 12 rounds for a Navarrete unanimous decision win. Vaquero takes on Oscar Valdez once again this Saturday at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Emanuel tried to become a four-division champion by taking on Denys Berinchyk, but that turned out to be a bad decision after losing badly in that lightweight fight, while Valdez is coming off a great TKO win over Liam Wilson earlier this year.
| 🥊 Weight Class/Division: | WBO Super Featherweight (12 rounds) |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Footprint Center, Arizona, United States |
| 🗓️ Date: | 7 December 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 11 PM EST on Saturday |
Let’s break down what the bookies have to say about the latest Emanuel Navarrete vs Oscar Valdez 2 betting boxing odds:
It’s interesting that Emanuel Navarrete was a big underdog of 3.0 (2/1) odds in their first fight, but he is now the favorite with 1.40 (2/5) odds. Oscar Valdez came into the first clash as a 1.50 (1/2) favorite, but his odds also flipped for him to be a big underdog of 3.25 (9/4). This shows strength to Vaquero since he did well in that fight and didn’t give Valdez many opportunities.
Emanuel Navarrete was riding a 33-fight winning streak before the last two fights, which saw him draw with Robson Conceicao and then lose to Denys Berinchyk. Vaquero is still on top of his game, as he has never lost in the super featherweight division. Navarrete has an impressive 38-2-1 boxing record, having defended his WBO junior lightweight belt twice since beating Liam Wilson to win the title.
Navarrete is known for how good he is at high-volume exchanges, so he will try to use that to his advantage with his aggressive style. Vaquero has a big height advantage, as he is 5’7 and Valdez is 5’5, but there’s also a huge difference in reach in favor of Emanuel, as he has a 77-inch reach compared to Oscar’s 66. The key to victory for Navarrete is to maintain his pace and his chaotic style throughout the fight.
Oscar Valdez also had a great winning streak of 30 fights, as he was undefeated before losing to Shakur Stevenson and Emanuel Navarrete in the last two years. The Mexican’s 32-2 winning record is also very impressive, especially since he has 24 KO wins with a 70% win knockout rate. Valdez beating Liam Wilson in March had a big impact on the two-division champion’s career, as it gave him another title shot against Navarrete, so this will be a huge revenge bout for the Mexican.
Oscar Valdez is also a very explosive fighter, as five of his last seven wins were via knockouts, so he must use that to his advantage, especially since his defense is much better than Navarrete’s. His counterpunching abilities are also great and will help a lot in this bout. Valdez’s experience and technical skills are the main keys to victory in this fight, but he needs to be careful not to get into Navarrete’s chaotic style.
The boxing bookmakers are ready for this great clash with some enticing odds and offers. The Mexican legal bookies have Navarrete as a big favorite, so here’s our Emanuel Navarrete vs Oscar Valdez predictions:
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Emanuel Navarrete showed what he is capable of against Oscar Valdez in their first fight, and we don’t see why this one should be any different. Vaquero finished four of his last six bouts via decision, as his strategy is to keep putting pressure with high punch output throughout the fight, so this bout definitely has the potential to end after the 12 rounds, similar to their first encounter. Navarrete’s great pace and durability make him a very difficult opponent to take out, as he has never lost by a knockout before in his career.
We didn’t get a knockdown in the first bout between both boxers, but it
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‘s very likely that we get it this time with Emanuel Navarrete’s high-volume punches and Valdez’s counterpunching. Navarrete has a unique style of punching from unusual angles, which can take Valdez off guard, especially in the last rounds. Oscar can also knock down Vaquero due to his power and explosiveness, so a well-placed shot for either of them can easily achieve that.
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We expect Emanuel Navarrete to win by a decision, but the odds for him to get the win in the last five rounds are really enticing and worth a look. Four of the last five knockout wins for Vaquero came in the last five rounds, as he usually doesn’t aim for a single shot to end the fight but rather continuously punching with his relentless pace. Oscar Valdez’s great defense makes it unlikely that he would lose in the early rounds, but he looked vulnerable in the last rounds of their first fight.
Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez are both great fighters, but we will go with Vaquero to successfully defend his title in this fight. Make sure to take advantage of the betting bonuses on online boxing sites to have more fun watching the event.
