Emmanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete played against Ukraine Dennis Belinczyk The bout for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) lightweight title resulted in significant criticism from the legendary fighter. Julio Cesar Chavez.Navarretewho has a record of 38 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, and 31 KOs, suffered a tough loss in this fight, the most painful loss of his career.
The loss not only dashed his hopes of winning the lightweight title, but also drew harsh criticism from Chavez. Chavez said it was the worst match he had ever seen with a Sinaloa boxer.
Navarrete makes his lightweight debut
Navarrete, already the world boxing A super bantamweight, featherweight and super featherweight champion, he made his lightweight debut competing for the vacant WBO title. Belinchyk.
The match ended in a split decision loss for Navarrete with scores of 115-113, 112-116, and 116-112. Mr. Chavez did not hesitate in his assessment of himself.
“This was the worst vaquero fight I've ever seen.” Chavez Said.
“Honestly, it's so bad. I got punched in the body and my head fell off on its own. Dear Vaquero, nothing hit me tonight.”
Navarrete He acknowledged the challenges and learning curve that comes with moving up to a new rank.
“It was something new for me,” he said after the game.
“As I always say, it's going to be difficult. Dennis is a great fighter. He gave me a lot of trouble and you saw what happened. I know I need to improve.”
“We needed to do more, but we know we can do more. So I congratulate him on his win. I've tried a lot at 135 pounds so I'm happy and I know I'm strong in this division.”
“I don't think this weight jump is too much for me. His power was normal and not extremely intense. I knew he needed to improve, but that's OK.”
