Emanuel Navarrete stakes the WBO and IBF super featherweight titles against WBC champion O’Shaquie Foster on Saturday night, headlining a fight card from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Where and when can boxing fans watch Emanuel Navarrete face O’Shaquie Foster?
The championship card takes place on Saturday night at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. DAZN broadcasts the event live, with the main card scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. EST and the main event ring walks estimated for approximately 10 p.m. EST.
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Navarrete enters the ring holding two of the four major 130-pound titles, putting his WBO and IBF belts on the line against Foster, who carries the WBC strap. The winner secures the lineal championship and a strong claim for pound-for-pound status in the sport.
Who else fights on the San Antonio undercard?
The undercard features 24-year-old prospect Albert Gonzalez taking on Fort Worth native Edward Vazquez in a 10-round featherweight co-main event. Former lightweight world title challenger Frank Martin returns to action against 31-year-old Moroccan Tarik Zaina in a 10-round super lightweight bout.
Martin seeks redemption following a February outing that resulted in a draw against Nahir Albright. Additional preliminary bouts include Steven Navarro against Emanuel Moreno in a 10-round bantamweight fight, alongside several four- and six-round contests.
What is happening on the Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello undercard in Sheffield?
Boxing action begins earlier in the day across the Atlantic at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England, where WBC super lightweight champion Dalton Smith makes his first title defense against No. 1-ranked contender Alberto Puello. DAZN carries the UK broadcast, with main event ring walks set for approximately 5:15 p.m. EST (7 p.m. BST).
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Smith captured the WBC junior welterweight championship by stopping Subriel Matias in five rounds in Las Vegas. The Sheffield fight card also features Giorgio Visioli facing Maxi Hughes in a 10-round lightweight bout, Leo Atang meeting Jonathan Vergara at heavyweight, and Shannon Ryan clashing with Emma Dolan for the British women’s super flyweight title.
What regional fights round out the Saturday boxing schedule?
Fans on the East Coast can follow a regional card at the Dorchester Armory in Boston, Massachusetts, which streams on UFC Fight Pass starting at 6 p.m. EST. Massachusetts native James Perella tops the local lineup in an eight-round welterweight bout against Christopher Rodriguez.
What titles and broadcasts feature the upcoming fights?
What titles are on the line in the Navarrete vs. Foster main event?
The 12-round main event features the WBO, WBO, and IBF super featherweight titles, uniting three major belts under the winner.
How can viewers in the United States watch the Dalton Smith fight?
Viewers can stream the Sheffield card live on DAZN, with the broadcast starting at 2 p.m. EST.
What was the outcome of Frank Martin’s previous fight?
Frank Martin fought Nahir Albright to a draw in February before returning to face Tarik Zaina on the San Antonio undercard.
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