In just a few hours, the much-anticipated year-end boxing spectacle will unfold in Phoenix, Arizona. A thrilling Top Rank event promises an evening of electrifying bouts, headlined by two title fights that have fans buzzing with excitement. Emanuel Navarrete is set to defend his WBO super featherweight title against Oscar Valdez, while Rafael Espinoza will take on Robeisy Ramirez for the featherweight championship. Both fights mark rematches of last year’s thrilling encounters, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the evening.

With weigh-ins and face-offs complete, all that remains is the action in the ring. Fans are eagerly awaiting a stacked card, which includes several regional title fights. Let’s dive into the details of this high-stakes event in Phoenix.

Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez: Date, Venue, Time

Tomorrow, Saturday, December 7, Emanuel ‘Vaquero’ Navarrete and the Nogales, Sonora-born Oscar Valdez will join for a dance at ‘The Valley’s Footprint Center. The venue, which has a capacity to accommodate over 18,000 spectators, was originally named America West Arena. Built at the cost of $89 million, it was opened for the public on June 6, 1992. Notably, this will be the first time all four main event fighters are competing at this location.

Provisions have been made for the fans who are unable to visit the venue in person. If they are planning to watch the whole schedule, then they might have to tune in from 17:30 PM Eastern Time (ET) or 14:30 PM Pacific Time (PT). Depending on the duration of the undercard fights, the main event will kick off between 22:30 PM and 23:00 PM Eastern Time or between 19:30 PM and 20:00 PM Pacific Time.

For viewers outside of the United States, the timings of the main card roughly correspond to 4:00 AM and 4:30 AM GMT (Sunday) or 13:00 PM and 13:30 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Therefore, the ring walkouts of Navarrete and Valdez should begin sometime by 5:00 AM GMT or 14:00 PM AEST.

Fans can refer to the below timetable for easy reference:

Prelims:

USA: December 7, 17:30 PM ET or 14:30 PM PT

UK: December 7, 23:30 PM GMT

Australia: December 8, 8:30 AM AEST

Main Card:

USA: December 7, 22:30 PM ET or 19:30 PM PT

UK: December 8, 4:30 AM GMT

Australia: December 8, 13:30 PM AEST

Main Event:

USA: December 7, 23:00 PM ET or 20:00 PM PT

UK: December 8, 5:00 AM GMT

Australia: December 8, 14:00 PM AEST

Where to watch Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez

For U.S. fans, the event will stream live on ESPN+, with subscription options starting at $4.99 monthly or $49.99 annually. The fight will also air on ESPN Deportes, catering to the large Hispanic and Mexican fanbase, and on ESPN. In the UK, fans can tune in via Sky Sports, while Australian viewers may need to check local listings for availability.

Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez: The story of the undercard

One of the key attractions is the stacked undercard that perfectly complements the two main events. Apart from the Emanuel Navarrete–Oscar Valdez and Rafael Espinoza–Robeisy Ramirez clashes, the event will feature a light welterweight fight between Lindolfo Delgado and Jackson Marinez for the WBO Latino championship.

Then the upcoming heavyweight talent Richard Torrez will take on the might of Isaac Munoz Gutierrez for the North American Boxing Federation title. The details are as follows:

1. Lindolfo Delgado versus Jackson Marinez: Light welterweight
2. Richard Torrez Jr. versus Isaac Munoz Gutierrez: Heavyweight
3. Giovani Santillan versus Fredrick Lawson: Welterweight
4. Demler Zamora versus Roman Ruben Reynoso: Super featherweight
5. Albert Gonzalez versus Gerardo Antonio Perez: Super featherweight
6. Art Barrera Jr. versus Juan Carlos Campos Medina: Welterweight
7. Steven Navarro versus Gabriel Bernardi Cruz: Super flyweight
8. Cesar Morales versus Miguel Gonzales: Lightweight

For Emanuel Navarrete, this fight is critical. Following last year’s draw against Robson Conceição, he suffered a second career loss to Denys Berinchyk this year. Hence, a victory over Valdez could pave the way for lucrative unification bouts with O’Shaquie Foster or Anthony Cacace. Meanwhile, Oscar Valdez, nearing his 34th birthday on December 22, is fighting to sustain his momentum after revitalizing his career.

Currently, Navarrete enters the ring as the favorite with odds of -250, while Valdez is the underdog at +205. On the other hand, Ramirez holds a slight edge over Espinoza, with nearly a 53% chance of winning the rematch.

As the clock ticks down to the opening bell, fans and analysts alike are debating the outcomes of these thrilling matchups. Will Navarrete and Espinoza retain their titles, or will Valdez and Ramirez pull off the upsets? Who do you think will emerge victorious? Let the predictions begin!