Santisima, Navarrete rekindle Philippines-Mexico rivalry

February 21, 2020 admin Boxing, Sports

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:40:39 +0000

Champion Emanuel Navarrete of Mexico and Filipino challenger Jeo Santisima (2nd from right) strike a pose in Las Vegas. (Top Rank)

Defending champion Emanuel Navarrete is drawing inspiration from the fabled rivalry between Mexicans and Filipinos in the run-up to his fifth defense of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) super-bantamweight crown against Jeo Santisima on Saturday night (Sunday in Manila) in Las Vegas.

“I draw inspiration from the other iconic fights between Mexican and Filipino fighters that have taken place right here, especially Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez,” Navarrete said, stressing that he is looking forward to another “good performance” at the MGM Grand.

“I am going for another knockout victory…and I will demonstrate once again that I am the best at 122 lbs,” added Navarrete (30-1 with 26 KOs) who enters the ring the overwhelming favorite.

Santisima (19-2 with 16 KOs) is likewise taking a page from that storied rivalry by aiming to become a world champion
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