Emanuel Navarrete looks to add more gold to his waist before turning 30 when he faces Ukrainian slugger Denys Berinchyk for the vacant WBO lightweight title on May 18. The fight and undercard action airs on ESPN+.
Navarrete, 29, has fought for gold since 2018, when he won the WBO super bantamweight title against Isaac Dogboe. The Mexican fighter has since won gold in featherweight and super featherweight. He fought Robson Conceicao to a draw in November and recently recovered from hand surgery.
WATCH: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk, exclusively on ESPN+
Fighting three times in 2023, Navarrete is moving in weight to attempt to take over a division full of young and hungry stars like Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta Davis.
A silver medalist in the 2012 Olympics, Berinchyk won the European lightweight title in 2022. His last fight was a decision win in August against Anthony Yigit. It is his first time fighting for a world title, a long time coming per promoter Alexander Krassyuk.
"This is already a small anniversary for me because this is my fifth year in a row that I am representing Berinchyk here recommending him for the mandatory position,” Krassyuk said via Boxing Scene. “I have asked Paco [Valcarcel] to nominate him as the fighter who has waited the longest possible time to get his shot. He defended the WBO international title nine times already in a row.”
Berinchyk won’t be the only Ukrainian competing for gold on the 18th. If Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury for the status of undisputed heavyweight champion, and Berinchyk gets the job done against Navarrete, it will be a big night for Ukraine.
The Sporting News provides all you need to know about this fight, from time, channel, and card.
What time is Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk today?
The Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk main card airs at 10 p.m. ET. The main event should begin around 12 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, May 18 | 10 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 18 | 7 p.m. PT | 9 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, May 19 | 3 a.m. BST | 5 a.m. BST |
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Australia |
Sunday, May 19 | 12 p.m. AEST | 2 p.m. AEST |
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Where to watch Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk: TV channel, live stream
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena | Sky GO |
| Australia | — | Kayo |
The Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk main card will air on ESPN+ in the U.S. The undercard will air exclusively on ESPN+.
Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk price: How much does the event cost?
You can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $109.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $24.99/mo |
WATCH: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk, exclusively on ESPN+
Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk fight card
- Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk, 12 rounds, for vacant WBO lightweight title
- Giovani Santillan vs. Brian Norman, 12 rounds, welterweights
- Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Brandon Moore, 8 rounds, heavyweights
- Emiliano Vargas vs. Angel Varela Urena, 6 rounds, lightweights
- Alan Garcia vs. Wilfredo Flores, 8 rounds, lightweights
- Art Barrera Jr. vs. Levy Josue Garcia, 4 rounds, junior welterweights
- Charlie Sheehy vs. Manuel Jaimes, 8 rounds, lightweights
- Jonathan Lopez vs. Edgar Ortega, 8 rounds, junior lightweights
- Jonny Mansour vs. Anel Dudo, 4 rounds, lightweights