Ukrainian boxer Denys Berinchyk defeated Mexican Emanuel Navarrete in the fight for the WBO lightweight championship belt.
The broadcast of the fight could be watched online.
The fight in the American San Diego lasted all 12 rounds. At the end, the judges announced that the victory was won by a Ukrainian athlete.
For Berinchyk, this is the first belt of the world champion in professional boxing. He continued his winning streak - 20 wins in 20 fights.
A video was posted on social media showing another Ukrainian boxer, Oleksandr Usyk, watching Berinchyk's fight in his hotel room and rejoicing over the victory.
WHAT A DAY FOR UKRAINE 🇺🇦
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 19, 2024
Denys Berinchyk is a WORLD CHAMPION. pic.twitter.com/5eQaIyYink
In each other’s corner.
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 19, 2024
👑 @Usykaa was watching live as Berinchyk won. pic.twitter.com/8JZRRrApQy
We will remind, on the same night in Saudi Arabia, Usyk defeated the British Tyson Fury by technical knockout.
Ukrainian boxer Denys Berinchyk turned on the sound of an air alert at a press conference before the fight in San Diego.
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