At the beginning, oddsmakers made Eduardo Nunez a strong favorite against Emanuel Navarrete for their fight on Saturday night at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ. The Boxing odds fight is scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Featherweight division. This contest is for the unified super featherweight championship of the world, with the IBF and WBO belts on the line.
Previously, both boxers agreed almost immediately to a head-on collision. Nunez, who is co-promoted by BXSTRS Promotions and Matchroom Boxing, was formally presented with the opportunity shortly after his 12-round, unanimous decision victory over Puerto Rico’s Diaz. He and his side were quick to accept terms. Next, the rest was in Navarrete’s hands. The three-division titlist has not fought since what was ruled at the time as a technical decision win over then-unbeaten Suarez. Specifically, the fight ended after Navarrete suffered a cut, ruled a clash of heads.
Suarez’s team successfully appealed the ruling to the point where it was converted to a No-Contest. Yet another out-of-the-ring victory was gained when the WBO ordered an immediate rematch, which left Navarrete in a predicament. The matter extended through the WBO’s annual convention, held in late October in Bogota, Colombia. Finally, an extension was granted to sort out final details before a purse bid would decide matters.
Boxing Odds – Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez
| Fecha y Hora: | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
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| Locación: | Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ |
| TV Coverage: | DAZN |
Navarrete vs. Nunez SBG Odds Overview
The super featherweight IBF and WBO belts are on the line. This is a classic sportsbook unification clash between two powerful, high-volume Mexican fighters. Both have strong knockout pedigrees and mutual respect. But real stylistic differences could make for fireworks.
Nunez vs.. Navarrete SBG Odds
Moneyline: Eduardo Nunez: -230 vs. Emanuel Navarrete: +176
Draw: +1500
Nunez by Decision: +145
Nunez by KO/TKO/DQ: +210
Navarrete by Decision: +500
Navarrete by KO/TKO/DQ: +340
Will the fight go the distance? Yes -128, No +100
Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete Record and Form
Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete, 31, hails from Mexico. His career record is 39-2-1 (32 KOs, 82% KO rate). He stands 5’7″ tall with a 72″ reach and fights from an orthodox stance.
Navarrete is a three-division world champion with extensive experience against top competition. Specifically, he’s known for relentless pressure, high punch output, durability (never stopped), and a come-from-behind warrior mentality. Recently, recent form includes retaining his WBO title in a no-contest due to a cut against Charly Suarez in 2025.
Navarrete has experience in big fights, volume punching, heart, and the ability to break opponents down over the course of the rounds. On the other hand, some gamblers believe that he looked softer/slower in recent outings, raising questions about whether he’s fully sharp for this step-up.
Eduardo “El Sugar” Nunez Record and Form
Eduardo “El Sugar” Nunez, age 28, is also from Mexico. His career Boxing odds record is 29-1-0 (27 KOs, 93% KO rate). Nunez stands at 5’6″ with a reach of 68″ and fights from an orthodox stance. Nunez is younger and more knockout-oriented, with devastating power (higher KO percentage). Previously, he won the vacant IBF title in 2025 and defended it successfully (e.g., unanimous decision over Christopher Diaz in September 2025).
In sum, Nunez brings explosive power, finishing ability, and youth/energy. He’s on a strong win streak and has shown solid boxing skills in title defenses. By contrast, he has less experience in ultra-high-level wars compared to Navarrete; his only loss was by decision.
Nunez vs. Navarrete SBG Free Pick
Nunez’s explosive power and finishing ability give him the edge in exchanges. His explosive power and finishing ability give him the edge in exchanges. Correlate that Nunez’s higher KO% and power edge shine here. If he lands clean, he ends it.
Nunez vs. Navarrete SBG Free Pick: Eduardo Nunez.