On May 18, 2024, Emanuel Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs) and Denys Berinchyk (18-0, 9 KOs) battle it out for the vacant WBO lightweight world titles. The vacant WBO lightweight title is also on the line.
Emanuel Navarrete is coming off a draw with a 77% KO rate; his last fight was a majority decision loss to Robson Conceição, 6 months and 2 days ago. Denys Berinchyk is on a 18-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Anthony Yigit, 8 months and 22 days ago.
The winning odds are at 73.8-26.2 in favor of Denys Berinchyk, but the win will not come easy. It is going to be a competitive fight and Emanuel Navarrete will put on a really good performance, Berinchyk will be required to be at his best.
Denys Berinchyk defeated Emanuel Navarrete via split decision . Berinchyk improves his record to 19-0, while Navarrete adds a loss to his record at 38-2-1.