The Ukrainian assessed the strengths and weaknesses of his next opponent
WBO International Champion Denis Berinchik assessed the strengths and weaknesses of his next opponent, the Mexican Emmanuel Navarrete.
“If we talk about Navarrete… I think he is a very brave fighter. Champion in three weights. I think winning is important to him. He himself constantly talks about this in interviews. He wants to win for Mexico, for his fans.”
“He is well motivated. But no one knows how the fight will go. I am sure that there will be respect between us. After all, he is a real fighter. He is not one of those who are “on the hype”. He’s a cowboy.”
“Navarrete is very uncomfortable. He doesn’t breathe very well in 12-round fights. His defense is weak. Although he gets to his feet, he still often falls. This is if we talk about his weaknesses.”
“If we talk about strengths, it should be noted that this is a real fighter with a flaming heart. He’s the type who will fight to the end.”
“As Mike Tyson said, you can plan and think anything. But it works until the first missed hit. We will do everything in our power: fight, defend, throw combinations. The plan for the fight is to box the way I know how to box.”
Earlier, Berinchyk shared a teaser of the spectacular show that he and his team are planning to put on before entering the ring in the fight with Navarrete. Denis announced a “shocking exit in Ukrainian style.”
The Berinchyk-Navarrete fight will take place on May 18 in San Diego. It will be hosted by the Pekanga Arena complex. The World Boxing Organization sanctioned this fight at the end of January.
Earlier, K2 Promotions CEO Alexander Krasyuk said that the contract stipulated a rematch between the Ukrainian and the Mexican. Another option of the contract is fights with champions of other associations, including a show with WBC champion Shakur Stevenson.
29-year-old Navarrete finished in a draw with Brazilian Robson Conceicao in November 2023 and retained his WBO super featherweight title. If he defeats Berinchik, the Mexican will become world champion in four different weight categories.
The 35-year-old Ukrainian fought his last fight in August against Swede Anthony Yigit. Berinchyk won by unanimous decision and defended the WBO International title, which he has held since 2018.
Source: Sportarena
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