Ukrainian boxer Denis Berinchyk defeated Mexican Emanuel Navarrete in a fight for the vacant WBO lightweight world title.
The fight took place on May 19 in San Diego, USA. It lasted all 12 rounds, and the judges awarded the Ukrainian the victory by split decision – 115-113, 112-116, 116-112.
Thus, Denis managed to win his debut fight for one of the four major championship belts.
The 36-year-old Ukrainian has 19 wins (9 by knockout) in 19 professional fights. The 29-year-old Navarrete has 41 fights on his record: 38 victories (31 by knockout), two defeats, and one draw.
