Emanuel Navarrete

Ukrainian lightweight Denis Berinchik (18-0, 9 KOs) talked about his attitude to being an underdog in the fight for the vacant WBO title against Mexican Emmanuel Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs), scheduled for May 18 in San Diego, USA.

Ukrainian lightweight Denis Berinchik (18-0, 9 KOs) told how he is going to act in the upcoming fight with Mexican Emanuel Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs).

The meeting of these fighters, at the stake of which will be the vacant WBO title, will take place on May 18 in San Diego, USA.

- Denis, taking into account how much time you've spent on physical training, I'll hazard a guess that your bet for this fight is to cosplay Muhammad Ali - "flutter like a butterfly and sting like a bee". Am I right?

- As Mike Tyson used to say, you can plan and think anything. But it all works until the first punch misses. We're going to do our best: fight, defend, throw combinations. The plan for the fight is to box the way I can box.

Ukrainian lightweight Denis Berinchik (18-0, 9 KOs) assessed his nearest opponent Emanuel Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs), with whom he will challenge for the vacant WBO title on May 18 in San Diego, USA.

- In what are you unequivocally stronger than the Mexican? What will you offer him?

- First of all, it's a solid amateur school, which he doesn't have. Second, it's defense. Third, it's a variety of shots.

Navarrete, he's very uncomfortable. He doesn't "breathe" very well in 12-round fights. He has a weak defense. Although he gets back to his feet, he still falls down a lot. That's about his weaknesses.

When it comes to his strengths, it should be noted that he is a real fighter with a blazing heart. He is the kind of man who will fight to the end.

Ukrainian lightweight Denis Berinchik (18-0, 9 KOs) spoke out about his upcoming fight for the vacant WBO title against Mexican Emanuel Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs).

"I'm sure he's been preparing, he's seen my fights. I paid attention to one interview he did. He says he's preparing for war in the ring. But what does he know about war? We will show him.

There will be respect between us. He's a real fighter. He's not a hype man. He's a cowboy. He's a vaquero. He's a very brave fighter. He's a champion in three weight classes. I think it's important for him to win. He talks about it all the time. He wants to win for Mexico, for his fans. He's well motivated. But no one knows how the fight will go," said Berinchik.

Recall that the fight Berinchik - Navarrete will take place on 18 in San Diego, USA.

Promoter Alexander Krasiuk commented on the upcoming WBO lightweight world title fight between Denis Berinchik and Emanuel Navarrete.

"It's Navarrete's first fight in the division for the world title, he is the super champion at welterweight, so he automatically gets a chance for the vacant lightweight title. Berincic really earned his chance. He had to be very patient to get this chance. He's already in the U.S. getting ready. On May 18, we will see how well the former Olympic silver medalist is doing. I think the fight will be 12 rounds. I see him going the full distance. Navarrete is strong, he's Mexican. He doesn't back down. It's going to be a big night for Ukraine."