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Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times
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Emanuel Navarrete and Eduardo Nunez headline Saturday night in Arizona in a rare all-Mexican world title fight with unified titles WBO and IBF at stake. When Mexican champions collide on this level, the expectation is action — pressure, shots to the body, and exchanges that carry pride beyond the belts.

This will be the first all-Mexican world title bout since Canelo Alvarez defeated Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas in May 2024. That night reinforced how much legacy is tied to these domestic rivalries, and Navarrete vs. Nunez steps into that same historical lane.

The event takes place Saturday, February 28 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The entire card will stream live worldwide on DAZN via subscription, giving global viewers access to one of the most anticipated super featherweight clashes of the year.

Start Time and Ring Walks

Broadcast coverage begins at:

  • 9:00 p.m. ET
  • 6:00 p.m. PT
  • 2:00 a.m. GMT (Sunday)

The main event ring walks are scheduled for approximately:

  • 11:47 p.m. ET
  • 8:47 p.m. PT
  • 4:45 a.m. GMT (Sunday)

These times are approximate and could shift depending on how long the undercard bouts last.

Full Fight Card

  • Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez — IBF and WBO Super Featherweight Titles
  • Tahmir Smalls vs. Abel Ramos — Welterweight
  • Emiliano Vargas vs. Agustin Quintana — Super Lightweight
  • Arturo Cardenas vs. Jordan Martinez — Super Bantamweight

With two major titles at stake and national bragging rights attached, the main event has the ingredients of a high-tempo battle that could add another chapter to Mexico’s long list of memorable championship showdowns.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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