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  • Charly Suarez eyes another world title shot after career-defining win over Manuel Avila 

    Charly Suarez eyes another world title shot after career-defining win over Manuel Avila 

    Charly Suarez believes his victory over Manuel Avila was more than just another championship win, as it kept him firmly in contention for another opportunity to fight for a world title.


    For the Filipino boxer, victory meant staying in the hunt for another crack at boxing’s biggest prize, while defeat could erase years of climbing back into world title contention.

     

    Suarez made sure the opportunity remained alive, defeating the Mexican-American in San Bernardino, California, to capture the WBO International super featherweight championship and strengthen his standing in the organization’s rankings.

     

    The triumph was especially meaningful because the bout had direct implications in the WBO title picture.

     

    “Si Avila ang magiging mandatory challenger para kay current world champion Emanuel Navarrete. Kaya sobrang saya ko sa naging resulta,” Suarez said.

     

    Rather than viewing the fight as another stop on his professional journey, Suarez treated it as a defining moment. He understood that losing would have undone years of sacrifice and left his pursuit of another world title back at square one.

     

    The victory was the payoff to an intense three-month training camp that tested both his physical and mental endurance. Suarez credited the preparation of his entire team for allowing him to stay composed under the pressure of a high-stakes fight.

     

    “Hindi talaga madali. Tatlong buwan kaming naghanda para sa laban,” Suarez said. 

     

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    “Nagkaroon kami ng press conference at alam kong naghanda rin ang kalaban ko. Pero kinaya namin ang pressure kasama ang buong team. In-apply lang namin sa ring ang lahat ng pinaghirapan namin sa training.”

     

    The win added another milestone to the career of the former Olympian, who has remained among the top contenders in the super featherweight division despite already challenging Emanuel Navarrete for the WBO world championship. 

     

    Instead of dwelling on that previous setback, Suarez has steadily worked his way back into position for another opportunity on boxing’s biggest stage.

     

    With the Avila victory now behind him, discussions have already begun regarding his next assignment as his team evaluates potential opponents who could move him one step closer to another world title fight.

     

    Although he has stepped away from the ring temporarily, Suarez has not taken his foot off the gas. After allowing himself a brief break following months of preparation, the Filipino boxer quickly returned to training and is currently based in Arizona with Renren Gamboa, who was tasked by his coach to oversee his conditioning while the team is away from Las Vegas.

     

    For Suarez, the latest victory was less about celebrating a new championship belt and more about keeping a lifelong dream within reach. With his place in the WBO title race preserved, the road back to another world championship opportunity remains open.

     

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  • Filipino star Charly Suarez knocks out Manuel Avila in first round to claim WBO Super Featherweight title

    Filipino star Charly Suarez knocks out Manuel Avila in first round to claim WBO Super Featherweight title

    Filipino boxing standout Charly Suarez continues to build his legacy as one of the country’s finest fighters, adding another championship belt to his growing collection.

     

    The reigning International Boxing Organization (IBO) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) Inter-Continental Super Featherweight champion claimed the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) International Super Featherweight title after stopping Manuel Avila via first-round technical knockout on July 18 at the National Orange Show Event Center in San Bernardino, California.

     

    Suarez wasted no time asserting his dominance, applying relentless pressure from the opening bell. The Filipino fighter twice trapped Avila against the ropes before delivering the decisive sequence in the final 29 seconds of the round—a clean straight right followed by a sharp left hook that sent his opponent to the canvas.

     

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    The emphatic victory prompted Suarez’s promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, to call on the WBO to enforce its previous mandate and order a rematch with WBO and IBF junior lightweight champion Emanuel Navarrete.

     

    “By destroying Manuel Avila, Charly Suarez proved once again he is the top contender to Emanuel Navarrete, and we ask the WBO to enforce their order and direct his team to start negotiating for a rematch. Thank you to Garry Jonas and ProBoxTV for giving Charly this high-profile opportunity to show his talents and make a strong case for another title shot,” Lewkowicz said.

     

    Suarez’s manager and trainer, Delfin Boholst, echoed the call for another opportunity at a world title.

     

    “Charly’s dream is to be world champion, and we feel he deserves another shot at the title. Avila was a capable opponent, and Charly had no problem with him. We are ready for another shot at the world title,” Boholst said.

     

     

    The push for a rematch comes after Suarez’s controversial first encounter with Navarrete earlier this year. The Filipino challenger appeared to be on his way to a potential upset before the bout was stopped at the beginning of the eighth round at Pechanga Arena in San Diego after ringside doctors ruled Navarrete unable to continue because of a severe cut above his left eyebrow.

     

    With the fight ending prematurely, the judges awarded Navarrete the victory on the scorecards, 78-75, 77-76, and 77-76, allowing the Mexican champion to retain his title.

     

    However, the result sparked debate over the cause of Navarrete’s cut, with questions raised on whether it was caused by a clean punch from Suarez or an accidental clash of heads. Had the injury been ruled the result of a punch, Suarez would have been declared the winner by technical knockout.

     

    Unhappy with the outcome, Suarez’s team filed an appeal with the California State Athletic Commission, seeking a review of the controversial ending.

     

    With his dominant win over Avila, Suarez has strengthened his case for another shot at Navarrete and moved one step closer toward his ultimate goal of becoming a world champion.

     

     

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  • Charly Suarez crushes Manuel Avila in opening round, renews pursuit of Emmanuel Navarrete rematch 

    Charly Suarez crushes Manuel Avila in opening round, renews pursuit of Emmanuel Navarrete rematch 

    Charly Suarez made sure the spotlight remained on him—and on the fight he has been waiting for.

    Instead of merely defending his position as the WBO’s No. 1 contender, the unbeaten Filipino delivered a performance designed to remind the boxing world that his pursuit of Emanuel Navarrete is far from over. 


    Suarez demolished American veteran Manuel Avila in just 2:31 of the opening round of their WBO International super-featherweight title bout in California, strengthening his case for another crack at a world championship.

     

    The explosive victory served as another message to Navarrete, the reigning WBO and IBF junior lightweight champion, who has yet to settle unfinished business with the Filipino after their first meeting last May ended in a controversial no-contest.

     

    Suarez wasted no time imposing his will. From the opening bell, he pressed forward relentlessly, attacking from multiple angles and refusing to allow Avila any room to settle into the fight.

     

    The American attempted to slow the Filipino with left jabs while moving backward, but Suarez consistently cut off the ring and found openings through Avila’s defense.

     

    The breakthrough came quickly.

     

    A crushing right hand stunned Avila before Suarez followed with a short left hook that sent the 34-year-old American crashing to one knee. Although Avila beat the count, he struggled to regain his footing, prompting referee Ivan Guillermo to wave off the contest with the WBO International super-featherweight title on the line.

     

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    The emphatic finish highlighted the power Suarez and his camp had been working to develop ahead of the fight.

     

    “Pinag-handaan namin ni coach Delfin (Boholst) ang laban at focus ng training ay power,” Suarez said.

     

    Now firmly established as the WBO’s No. 1 contender, Suarez believes he has every reason to face Navarrete next. Aside from being the mandatory challenger, the World Boxing Organization previously ordered a rematch after their initial encounter was declared a no-contest.

     

    However, Navarrete opted for a title unification bout against IBF champion Eduardo Nunez last February after receiving approval from the WBO to postpone the mandatory defense. The Mexican champion is now reportedly in discussions for another unification fight against WBC titleholder O’Shaquie Foster, leaving Suarez once again waiting for clarity.

     

    Rather than returning to the Philippines, Suarez plans to remain in Las Vegas until his next assignment is finalized. The Filipino has spent the last three months training under coach Delfin Boholst at Ed Belanger’s SPLIT-T Boxing Gym as he prepares for whichever opportunity comes first.

     

    One name that has surfaced is former three-division world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko, who is rumored to be considering a return after last fighting in 2024. 

    While Suarez acknowledged the possibility, he admitted a bout with the Ukrainian legend is not his preferred option because no world title would be at stake.

     

    Still, Suarez is leaving the decision to his team, including veteran promoter Sampson Lewkowicz. 

    Whether it leads to a long-awaited rematch with Navarrete or another high-profile challenge, the Filipino contender has already done his part inside the ring—making a statement that will be difficult for the champions of the division to ignore.

     

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  • Filipino boxing star Charly Suarez signs with Sampson Boxing in quest for world championship

    Filipino boxing star Charly Suarez signs with Sampson Boxing in quest for world championship

    Filipino boxing star Charly Suarez has firmly established himself as one of the Philippines’ top professional fighters, currently holding both the International Boxing Organization (IBO) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) Inter-Continental Super Featherweight titles. Known for his technical skill and relentless work ethic, Suarez continues to make waves on the international stage.

     

    Suarez was recently at the center of a major controversy following his bout with World Boxing Organization (WBO) super featherweight champion Emmanuel Navarrete of Mexico on Saturday, May 10, at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego. Navarrete initially retained his title via a unanimous technical decision, but questions arose over the cause of a cut—whether it was the result of a punch or an accidental headbutt. Had the cut been ruled as caused by a punch from Suarez, the Filipino contender would have claimed victory by TKO.

     

    In a major victory for Suarez’s camp, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) overturned Navarrete’s win on Tuesday, June 3, ruling it a “no contest,” with the WBO immediately ordering a rematch. The decision restored Suarez’s professional record to 18-0 with 10 knockouts, while Navarrete remains at 39-2-1 with 32 knockouts. More importantly, Suarez now has a chance to challenge Navarrete again for the WBO super featherweight crown.

     

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    Currently ranked as the No. 1 WBO contender at 130 pounds, Suarez has signed a promotional deal with Sampson Boxing, setting his sights firmly on a world title.

    “I am very happy to officially join Sampson Boxing and to work with Sampson Lewkowicz, who has guided many world champions in the sport. This is an important step in my career as I continue my pursuit of a world title. I have worked my entire life for this moment, from representing the Philippines in the Olympics to competing on the world stage as a professional,” Suarez said in a statement.

     

    “With Sampson’s experience and commitment, I believe we have the right team to bring my career to the next level. My goal remains the same—to bring pride to the Philippines as a soldier and a world champion boxer,” he added.

     

    Veteran promoter Sampson Lewkowicz, who now manages Suarez’s career, is confident that the Filipino pugilist is on the brink of achieving his lifelong dream.

     

    “I am happy to be joining the team of proud Filipino warrior Charly Suarez. I will help guide him to the world championship victory he deserves and then to the most rewarding fights available when he is champion,” Lewkowicz said.

     

    With a rematch against Navarrete on the horizon and a new promotional team behind him, Suarez is now perfectly positioned to take the next step in his career. For Filipino boxing fans, the message is clear: Charly Suarez is not just a contender—he is a future world champion whose journey continues to inspire and elevate Philippine boxing on the global stage.

     

     

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