On May 18, 2024, Denys Berinchyk defeated Emanuel Navarrete by split decision in a 12-round lightweight bout for the vacant WBO lightweight title at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California, USA. Berinchyk relied on his footwork, movement, and effective counterpunching to neutralize Navarrete’s relentless pressure, earning the victory by scores of 116–112, 115–113, and 112–116 to capture his first world title.