Charly Suarez remains locked in on world title goal

Charly Suarez remains locked in on world title goal

/ 04:19 PM October 10, 2024

Charly Suarez boxing

Charly Suarez wins by knockout over Jorge Castañeda to secure the WBO International super featherweight title in Arizona, USA.–TOP RANK PHOTO

After his sensational win over American Jorge Castaneda last month, Charly Suarez is locked in on his goal of getting that shot at a world title.

Suarez returned home a hero following a third-round stoppage of Castaneda last September 20 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

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The 36-year-old Filipino fighter now sets his eye on a potential world championship bout against Emanuel Navarrete, WBO junior featherweight champion.

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Navarette will pose a tough challenge for Suarez if the two meet with the young Mexican boasting of a record of 38 wins, two losses and one draw.

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That’s why Suarez will work to remain in top shape in case the fight comes to fruition. First, he will await the results of the rematch between Navarette and Oscar Valdez.

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“We’re really targeting Emmanuel Navarrete. He’s set to face Oscar Valdez in December. We have to be ready in case there’s an injury because Charly is the No. 1 ranked in WBO in case the fight is offered to us and we get this opportunity,” said coach and trainer Delfin Boholst during a press conference on Wednesday.

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CAPTION: Arnold Vegafria, one of the managers of world boxing championship (right) hopeful Charly Suarez, discusses his team’s plan on the undefeated fighter (second from right). Also in photo is coach Delfin Boholst (second from left) and Ricky Navalta (left), who represents Governor Chavit Singson.

Arnold Vegafria, one of the managers of Charly Suarez, discusses his team’s plans. Also in photo are coach Delfin Boholst (second from left) and Ricky Navalta (left) presenting Governor Chavit Singson.

There’s also a push to hold Suarez’s next match in the Philippines. According to Boholst, Suarez’s main backer, Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson, is behind the idea and the boxer’s camp has already started negotiations with Top Rank Promotions.

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A former national team skipper, Suarez is trying to become the latest Filipino world champion and is eager to chase all opportunities available, especially at his age.

Suarez, who also serves as an enlisted Philippine Army personnel, represented the Philippines at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He also won a silver medal at the Asian Games in 2014 and bagged gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games in 2009, 2011 and 2019.

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