The Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, will become the site of a new civil war between Mexicans when this Saturday Emanuel ‘Vaquero’ Navarrete and Oscar Valdes will meet in the second battle of a rivalry that has unfinished business.
In 2023, the two fighters met with a unanimous decision victory for Vaquero Navarrete, so in this new edition Valdes could come out with renewed spirits to balance the scales.
On the economic front, these functions are profitable for fighters on the rise, and for Navarrete and Valdez this will be no exception.
How much will the winner between Oscar Valdez and Emanuel Navarrete take home?
The winner of the second bout between Oscar Valdez and Emanuel Navarrete this Saturday, December 7 in Phoenix will not only take home the prestigious WBO super featherweight world title, but also a significant financial purse.
Although the exact figures for the earnings have not been disclosed, it is estimated that both fighters will receive considerable amounts due to their renown and the interest generated by the rematch. Navarrete is the defending champion, while Valdez is looking to redeem himself after his previous defeat in August 2023.
The final payment also depends on factors such as ticket sales, PPV revenue and sponsorship deals.
What purse did Navarrete take in 2023?
In his fight against Emanuel Navarrete in August 2023, Valdez not only fought for the title, but also secured a significant purse. Although not officially revealed, it is estimated to have ranged from $500,000 to $1 million, considering base pay plus PPV and sponsorship income.
As the reigning champion and with a very attractive style for the public, in that same fight he received an estimated sum of over one million dollars, given that he had the WBO title at stake and his popularity was on the rise.
These are the fights of the evening
- Emanuel Navarrete vs Óscar Valdez, for Navarrete’s WBO super featherweight title
- Rafael Espinoza vs Robeisy Ramirez, for Espinoza’s WBO featherweight title
- Lindolfo Delgado vs Jackson Marinez, super lightweight
- Giovani Santillan vs Frederick Lawson, in the welterweight category
- Richard Torrez Jr. vs Isaac Munoz Gutierrez, in the heavyweight category
- Albert Gonzalez vs Gerardo Antonio Perez, in the super featherweight category
- Art Barrera Jr. vs Juan Carlos Campos Medina, in the welterweight category
- Steven Navarro vs Gabriel Bernardi Cruz, in the super flyweight category
- Demler Zamora vs Román Rubén Reynoso, super featherweight
- Cesar Morales vs Miguel Gonzales, in the lightweight category
When is Navarrete vs Valdez 2 fight?
- The fight will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024
Where is the Navarrete vs Valdez 2 fight?
- The event will take place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona
What time is the Navarrete vs Valdez 2 fight?
- The event begins at 20:30 ET/17:30 PT, while the main event is scheduled to start around 23:00 ET/20:00 PT.
Where will Navarrete vs Valdez 2 be streamed online?
- You can follow the fight via streaming through ESPN+
Which channel will broadcast the Navarrete vs Valdez 2 fight in the United States?
- You can watch the game on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
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