Title rematch too elusive for Suarez

The longing continues for Filipino boxer Charly Suarez, who just can’t seem to get the rematch with Mexican WBO superfeatherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete.

- By ABAC CORDERO

Suarez, three-time SEA Games gold medalist and undefeated in 18 fights as a pro, challenged Suarez for the title last May in a controversial bout that turned out to be a no-contest.

The fight was stopped in the eighth round when Navarrete suffered a huge cut above his left eye. The referee ruled it as a headbutt and the Mexican ran away with a technical decision.