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PSA President Francis Ochoa (right) hands out Charly Suarez’s trophy as one of the former Olympians feted during the last PSA Awards Night. Looking on are (from left), Delfin Boholst, Ricky Navalta, former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson, and PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann
PSA
MANILA, Philippines — Charly Suarez will leave nothing to chance when he faces WBO super-featherweight champion Emmanuel Navarrete of Mexico at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California on May 10.
“Dapat convincing,” said the veteran of the 2016 Rio Olympics, silver medalist in the 2014 Asian Games and three-time gold medalist in the Southeast Asian Games, of his first crack at a world title.
Suarez graced the PSA Forum yesterday at the conference hall of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, his home during his amateur days.
The 36-year-old Suarez, who turned pro in 2019, was accompanied by his “pro bono” manager, former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson, trainer Delfin Boholst and team member Ricardo Navalta.
“It will be a big honor for our country if Charly wins the world title. My wish for him is to win at all costs. Kailangan manalo si Charly by knockout or ‘yung convincing,” said Singson, who has thrown his full support to Suarez.
Singson has provided Suarez, unbeaten in 18 pro fights, a place to stay in Tagaytay City as he trains for the big fight against the 30-year-old Mexican, who holds a 39-2 record with 32 knockouts.
