Suarez aims for WBO title against Navarrete on May 10

Charly Suarez, a Rio Olympics veteran and former national team boxer, is set to face Mexican boxer Emmanuel Navarrete for the WBO super featherweight title on May 10 in San Diego.

Suarez, who turned pro in 2019 with an unblemished record of 18-0 (10 KOs), expressed his determination during Tuesday's PSA Forum, aiming to achieve a world title that eluded him in amateur competitions like the Rio Olympics and 2014 Asian Games.

Politician Chavit Singson supports Suarez's cause by providing him a place to stay in Tagaytay City as he trains for the fight against Navarrete, who holds a 39-2 record with 78% knockouts.

Suarez aims to win by knockout or 'convincing' victory and seeks to avenge losses of fellow countrymen like Jhun Gemino and Glenn Porras to Navarrete.

Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann visited the forum to wish Suarez good luck, highlighting the importance of this fight for Philippine boxing.