Mexican boxer-puncher Rafael Espinoza seeks to prove that his victory over Robeisy Ramirez Last year, it was no coincidence when the two met in a rematch at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on December 7th. The 12-round fight will serve as the co-main event for Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez 2 and will be broadcast by ESPN+.

Espinoza (25-0, 21 KO) upset Ramirez in December 2023 to win the WBO featherweight title. The 6-1 Guadalajara product survived a fifth-round knockdown to take command, flooring the Cuban star in the final seconds before winning by majority decision.

“I always wanted a rematch. because (the first fight) was a war where we both gave everything,” Espinoza said during the final press conference. “He deserved it, I deserved it and the people deserved it.

“We all know my height advantage (seven inches), but I also have another advantage and that is my heart. So I’m going to show my heart by giving it my all in the ring this Saturday.

WATCH: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez 2 live on ESPN+

Ramirez (14-2, 9 KOs) was a two-time Olympic gold medalist who turned professional with great success in 2019. Undeniably talented, his main issue has been consistency. The 30-year-old southpaw lost his professional debut to the little-known Adan Gonzalez and his loss to Espinoza was a shock.

“There is no point in mentioning things from the past now because it sounds like excuses, and I will never give excuses in this sport,” Ramirez said. “Simply put, I think I learned how you have to fight when you’re not at 100 percent, physically and mentally.

Will Espinoza double his victory, or can Ramirez become a two-time world champion?

The Sporting News will provide undercard results and a full report on this world title fight.

Where to watch Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez 2 prelims

In the United States, the preliminaries of Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez 2 will be broadcast on ESPN+.

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Where to Watch Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez 2

• Channel: ESPN
• Live broadcast: Fubo

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Start time of Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez 2

• Date: Saturday December 7
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. (Pacific Time)
• Location: Imprint Center – Phoenix, Arizona

Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez 2 takes place on December 7, with the main card starting at 10:30 p.m. ET. The main event is expected to begin around 11:45 p.m. ET, depending on the length of the undercard fights.

Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez 2 fight card

• Emanuel Navarrete (c) vs. Oscar Valdez 2 for WBO super featherweight title
• Rafael Espinoza (c) vs Robeisy Ramirez 2 for WBO featherweight title
• Lindolfo Delgado vs. Jackson Marinez; Super light
• Giovani Santillan vs. Fredrick Lawson; Welterweight
• Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Isaac Gutierrez; Heavy goods vehicles
• Demler Zamora vs. Roman Ruben Reynoso; Super featherweight
• Albert Gonzalez vs. Gerardo Antonio Perez; Super featherweight
• Art Barrera Jr. vs. Juan Carlos Campos Medina; Welterweight
• Steven Navarro vs. Gabriel Bernardi Cruz; Super flyweight