California Commission Overturns Navarrete-Suarez Bout to No Contest, Orders Rematch
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The California State Athletic Commission has overturned the result of the boxing match between Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez from a technical decision to a no contest due to a controversial cut. The cut, initially ruled as resulting from a headbutt, was shown by replays to be from a punch. Consequently, the WBO has ordered a rematch, allowing Suarez to maintain his undefeated record.
Key Points
The California State Athletic Commission unanimously voted to change the result of the Navarrete-Suarez fight to a no contest.
The cut on Navarrete, previously thought to be from a headbutt, was actually caused by a punch from Suarez.
The WBO has mandated a rematch between Navarrete and Suarez.
Charly Suarez retains his perfect record of 18-0 with 10 knockouts due to the no contest ruling.
