Navarrete and Nunez Set for Super Featherweight Title Unification Bout

WBO and IBF champions to clash in 12-round title fight in Glendale, Arizona

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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WBO Super Featherweight Champion Emanuel Navarrete will put his title on the line this Saturday, February 28th, against IBF Champion Eduardo Nunez in a 12-round title unification bout in Glendale, Arizona. The two Mexican warriors are both coming off recent successful title defenses and will look to become the undisputed champion at 130 pounds.

Why it matters

This matchup between two of the top super featherweights in the world promises to be an action-packed affair between two aggressive, power-punching fighters. The winner will emerge as the clear leader in the 130-pound division and potentially set up bigger fights down the road.

The details

Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) last fought in May 2025, when his bout with Charly Suarez was ruled a no-contest due to a cut suffered by Navarrete. Prior to that, he had defended his WBO title with wins over Oscar Valdez and Robson Conceicao. Nunez (29-1, 27 KOs) is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Christopher Diaz-Velez in October 2025, where he successfully defended his IBF title. The 28-year-old Nunez's lone loss came in 2018 but he has since reeled off 19 straight wins, 17 by knockout.

  • Navarrete last fought in May 2025.
  • Nunez last fought in October 2025.

The players

Emanuel Navarrete

The 31-year-old WBO Super Featherweight Champion, who has won titles in three weight classes and owns a 39-2-1 record with 32 knockouts.

Eduardo Nunez

The 28-year-old IBF Super Featherweight Champion, who has a 29-1 record with 27 knockouts and is looking to unify the titles.

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What they’re saying

“This has the potential to be a fight-of-the-year candidate as both men should throw throw punches in bunches for as long as it lasts.”

— Ian Palmer, Author (sportsbetlistings.com)

What’s next

The winner of this bout will likely look to secure a unification fight against the other major title holder at 130 pounds.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated super featherweight title unification bout between two of the division's top stars promises to be an all-out war between two aggressive, hard-hitting Mexican fighters. The winner will emerge as the clear leader in the 130-pound weight class.