SEO Title: Junior Bantamweight Prodigy Steven Navarro Signs With Top Rank for Promising Future
Junior bantamweight standout Steven Navarro, crowned 13 times as a U.S. national amateur champion, launched his professional career with a dramatic knockout this month and has now clinched a multi-year agreement with Top Rank.
At 20 years old and hailing from Inglewood, California, Navarro is set to step into the Top Rank ring for the first time this June.
“Steven possesses extraordinary skill and hails from a distinguished boxing family. I am convinced he has the makings of a world champion,” stated Bob Arum, Chairman of Top Rank. “I’m eager to see him climb the ranks of professional boxing.”
“The path to a world title starts now, and I’m geared up to put in the effort and prove my mettle,” Navarro declared. “I’m here to dominate the junior bantamweight division and capture titles. With Top Rank, I’m in the perfect place to display my abilities. From a young age, I racked up titles and knocked down a formidable foe in my pro debut, now paired with the iconic Top Rank.”
Navarro’s manager, Vishare Mooney, noted, “Steven is bound to be a major draw. His ring presence is electrifying with agile footwork and sharp combinations, matched with a strong boxing intellect. Off the ring, his charm wins over both fans and sponsors alike. Under Top Rank’s guidance, he’s set for stellar heights.”
Navarro (1-0, 1 KO) marked his professional entry on April 6 in Las Vegas, halting Jose Lopez in the sixth round, a seasoned fighter with a 10-bout streak and no prior knockouts. Last December, Navarro clinched a silver at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Lafayette, Louisiana, after a contentious decision in the final. His amateur career highlights include a gold at the USA Youth National Championships in 2021 and silver medals at the 2021 Junior Pan American Games and 2022 USA National Championships.
Navarro’s boxing heritage is rich, with his uncle, Jose Navarro, a former Olympian and four-time world title challenger, and his father, Refugio Navarro, along with uncle Carlos Navarro, both experienced professionals.
“I’m backed by an incredible team, notably my dad who’s always supported me. We’re set for remarkable achievements,” added Navarro.