Top Rank Presents Battle of Mexico, Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez vs Emannuel Navarette, Glendale, Arizona Card
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By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent
Glendale, Arizona (February 27th, 2026)– DAZN and Top Rank will present an eight-bout card of professional boxing on Saturday evening, February 28, 2026, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, featuring the main event scheduled as a 12-round super featherweight titular unification bout between Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez and Emannuel ‘Vaquero’ Navarette.
Nunez, 28, 29-1 with 27 knockouts, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, the International Boxing Federation World Super Featherweight champion, is favored to win by a 12-round unanimous decision over Navarette, 31, 39-2-1 with 32 knockouts, San Juan Zitlaltepec, Mexico.
Moneyline odds favor Nunez, a 93 percent ratio knockout artist, at -200 to -230. Navarette, who has fought in 17 consecutive world title bouts across four weight classes, is the underdog at +155 to +176. Odds of a draw are at +1400 to +1600. Odds of a lengthy bout at 10.5 or more rounds are at -220.
Power hitter Nunez boasts a 19-bout winning streak and brings on heavy pressure. At 5’6″ and 68 inches of reach, he must still get inside on Navarrette, who stands 5’7″ and has 72 inches of reach. Navarrette has the edge on experience and ring generalship, and is known for high volume punching and creating confusing, unorthodox angles within his awkward fighting style. The true edge goes to the fighter who put the early rounds in the bank over the first six rounds on the scorecards. Overall, an exciting, interesting, entertaining matchup. While neither boxer has the following of a Manny Pacquiao, both fighters have impressive resumes, and make for a close main event All-Mexican battle.
Robert Brizel’s Prediction Record:
*2025-2026 Overall Record – (61-14-5)
*Main Events in 2026- (1-1)
DAZN Top Rank Desert Diamond Arena Undercard Predictions
Tahir Smalls Win by 10 Rounds Decision over Abel Ramos, Welterweights
Emiliano Vargas Win by 10 Rounds Decision over Agustin Quintana, Super Lightweights
NABF Jr and WBO Latino Junior Lightweight titles
Arturo Cardenas Win by 10 Rounds Decision over Jordan Martinez, Super Bantamweights
World Boxing Council Continental Americas Super Bantamweight title
In the battle of unbeaten prospects, Cardenas is favored due to a higher quality of opponents.
Trini Ochoa Win by Eight Rounds Decision over Oscar Guerrero, Super Lightweights
Hector Beltran Win by Six Rounds Decision over Cesar Diaz, Super Welterweights
Phillip Vella Win by Six Rounds Decision over Brayan Ramos Armenta, Bantamweights
Rahman Muhammad Win by Four Rounds Decision over Mitchell McFadden, Welterweights. Opening bout on DAZN Top Rank card.
Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez vs Emannuel Navarette Average Betting Odds:
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Robert Brizel – Head Boxing Correspondent