With Devin Haney leaving the lightweight division, the former undisputed lightweight champion has left a gaping hole at 135. Emmanuel Navarrete and Dennis Belinczyk are looking to fill one of those holes by fighting for the vacant WBO lightweight title on May 18th.
The game will take place in California and will be broadcast on ESPN+ in the United States. May 18 will be a special night for boxing, as the event will take place after the afternoon's undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
Navarrete turned pro in 2012. Navarrete, 29, is a three-division champion who first held the WBO super bantamweight title in 2018. He then won the WBO featherweight belt in 2020 and the WBO super featherweight title in February 2023. In August he faced world champion Oscar Valdes, and in November he faced Robson Conceição, drawing despite the latter being dropped twice.
The Mexican fighter is aiming for his fourth world title and is competing in the lightweight division.
clock: Emmanuel Navarrete vs. Dennis Belinczyk, exclusive to ESPN+
“Winning a world title is a unique challenge, but the possibility of achieving it in four weight classes is a goal that fills me with motivation and gratitude,” Navarrete said. “It's an honor to join a select group of Mexican fighters who have made their mark on boxing history. And to be able to do it in front of the fans in San Diego and in front of the fans in Tijuana is an honor. It will be an unforgettable experience. Feeling their support and energy in the ring will motivate me to do my best and ensure victory for Mexico.”
Belinczyk, a 2012 Olympic silver medalist, turned professional in 2015. The Ukrainian won the European lightweight title in 2022. His last fight was a decision win over Anthony Yigit in August. The 35-year-old will finally compete for gold after winning a regional title.
Sporting News provides everything you need to know about the match, including time, channel, odds and cards.
It's time Emmanuel Navarrete vs. Dennis Belinczyk?
Emmanuel Navarrete vs. Dennis Belinczyk will air on May 18th at 10pm ET. The main event should start around 12 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard matches last.
| region | date | Main card start time | Main event ring walk (approximately) |
| United States and Canada (ET) | Saturday, May 18th | 10pm Eastern Time | 12:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) |
| United States and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 18th | 7pm Pacific Time | 9pm Pacific Time |
| united kingdom and ireland | Sunday, May 19th | 2am GMT | 4pm GMT |
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Australia |
Sunday, May 19th | 1pm AEDT | 3pm AEDT |
How to watch Emmanuel Navarrete vs. Dennis Belinczyk: TV channels, live streams
| region | tv channels | live broadcast |
| united states of america | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| united kingdom and ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena | Sky GO |
| Australia | — | to be decided |
of The main card between Emmanuel Navarrete and Dennis Belinczyk will air on ESPN+ in the U.S. The undercard will air exclusively on ESPN+.
Emmanuel Navarrete vs. Dennis Belinczyk Price: How much does the event cost?
You can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or purchase an annual subscription for $109.99.
| product | price |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ monthly subscription | $10.99/month |
| ESPN+ annual subscription | $109.99/year |
| Disney Bundle with Hulu Ads | $14.99/month |
| Hulu Ad-Free Disney Bundle | $24.99/month |
clock: Emmanuel Navarrete vs. Dennis Belinczyk, exclusive to ESPN+
Where is Emmanuel Navarrete vs. Dennis Belinczyk?
The match will take place at Pechanga Arena in San Diego. The arena can accommodate up to 16,100 people.
Emmanuel Navarrete vs. Dennis Belinczyk tickets
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Emmanuel Navarrete vs. Dennis Belinczyk betting odds
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Emmanuel Navarrete records, bio
- nationality: Mexican
- to be born: January 17, 1995
- height: 5-7
- arrival: 72 inches
- Total number of battles: 40
- record: 38 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, 31 wins by knockout
Dennis Belinczyk's record, biography
- nationality: Ukrainian
- to be born: May 5, 1988
- height: 5-7
- arrival: Not applicable
- Total number of battles: 18
- record: 18 wins, 0 losses, 9 wins by knockout
Emmanuel Navarrete vs. Dennis Belinczyk fight card
- Emmanuel Navarrete vs. Dennis Belinczyk WBO lightweight title fight
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