Denys Berinchyk and Raymond Muratalla Closing In on a Fight

American lightweight Raymond Muratalla (22-0, 17 KOs), following his recent stoppage victory over Jesus Perez (25-6, 18 KOs), has expressed his desire for a world title shot. Currently, the lightweight division titles are held by Gervonta Davis (WBA), Shakur Stevenson (WBC), Denys Berinchyk (WBO), and Vasyl Lomachenko (IBF).

“I’m ready. Ready for Shakur, ready for Berinchyk—ready for any other guys with titles.”

When asked about the scenario of facing Zaur Abdullaev if Lomachenko retires, Muratalla responded, “I’m here. I’m just waiting on his decision and that call.”

Denys Berinchyk’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, shared insights on potential matchups for his client (19-0, 9 KOs). “Raymond Muratalla and Keyshawn Davis are likely to be Berinchyk’s next opponents. He’s ready to fight anyone you consider a worthy mandatory challenger,” Krassyuk stated.

Berinchyk won his title in May with a split decision victory over Emanuel Navarrete (38-2-1, 31 KOs). Unconfirmed reports suggest that the Ukrainian will next face Joe Cordina (17-1, 9 KOs) on December 21, on the undercard of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury event.