Shelestyuk Names Favorite for Berinchyk - Navarrete Fight

Bronze medalist of the 2012 Olympics, Ukrainian Taras Shelestyuk (19-0-1, 11 KOs), believes that silver medalist of the 2012 Olympics and WBO lightweight (up to 61.2 kg) title contender Denys Berinchyk (18-0, 9 KOs) will face a tough challenge in his fight against Emanuel Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs).

«In my opinion, Navarrete will be the favorite in this bout because he has more experience in championship fights. Another advantage is that he will be fighting on his home turf. He won’t have to cut weight since he’s fighting in a higher category, so he will definitely be in good shape.

I will be rooting for Denys. It will be a tough battle, but I believe in his victory,» said Shelestyuk.

The fight will take place in the USA on the night of May 19.