Navarrete is a tough assignment for anyone. He has reach, an awkward style, and an ability to load up and land shots, to the body and head, from every angle imaginable.
Navarrete (35-1, 29 KOs) retained his WBO featherweight world title with a bloody unanimous decision (118-110 and 116-112 2x) over Gonzalez (24-2, 14 KOs) on Friday evening at Pechanga Arena San Diego.
Following five title defenses in nine months, Navarrete moved up to featherweight and bested Ruben Villa by unanimous decision last October to win the WBO world title. He defended that title in April and knocked out Christopher Diaz in the 12th round.