Comments Thread For: A common opponent picks Emanuel Navarette over Eduardo Nunez

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Christopher "Pitufo" Diaz was stopped by Navarette in 2021 and lost a competitive decision to Nunez in 2025.
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[nicholascarson]

Well, it seems like he's been up against some really tough opponents. Getting "stopped" by Navarette in 2021 shows the caliber of competition. Then, losing a close decision to Nunez in 2025 means he's still a resilient fighter, but maybe just falling short against the top-tier guys.

[Tag, You're Hit]

Navarette from 2021 probably beats Nunez of 2026, but Vaquero isn't what he used to be. I have Nunez winning this one, but it should be a fun fight. And Navarette might have one more special performance in him. I think he's going to need one to pull of a W.

[Malvado]

Think Nunez who faced Pitufo Diaz losses to Navarrete at his best. But to be fair, Nunez didn't fight the way he normally does, which is constant pressuring first, boxing second in the backfoot. He boxed in the backfoot picking his shots and underestimating a relentless Diaz who has better timing and surprisingly absorbs shots well.

It was a quick turn about fight, after recovering two months later after May in his fight with Rikiishi. The bout took place in September 6 after it was announced in August 1. He had 5 week preparation.

Likely had nerves of fighting at his home territory after attaining a title and Eduardo had wedding preparations with his wife, Ereyda Anaya, which took place in early November 10 in Los Mochis and a short honeymoon in Xcaret right after.

Which in the previous bout he tried to fight in the backfoot in a inconvenient setup of a wet slippery canvas for both fighters.

Think Nunez would still struggle with Diaz though he win more decisively possibly with a finish, and in this bout he have quiet the challenge, because Navarrete is used to fighting shorter boxers like Dogboe and Valdez. Using his reach really well and unorthodox style.

Struggling with rangy fighters like Suarez, Coincecao, and Liam Wilson. However, unlike Valdez and Santisima. Nunez has more affective punch placement and output. Navarrete tires out and gets a second wind, which they were unable to capitalize because they don't have the defensive skill or punch resistance to keep going when Navarrete decides to box with the risk of uppercuts coming in. That is where I think Nunez can turn the tides to his side as long as he is competitive at the start and controls the pace. Nunez has better experience with long fighters who use constant movement, than most of Vaquero's opponent, barely above Valdez, in his fights with Rhakimov and Rikiishi.