Ukrainian boxer Denis Berinchik publicly showed how his face looks following his defeat to Briton Sam Nokes. Despite the visible marks left by the punches, the athlete took the aftermath of the hard fight with his characteristic humor, posting a corresponding video on social media.
"They've never painted me like this before"
According to the outlet Sport RBC.UA, citing the boxer's Instagram page, the Ukrainian's face bore pronounced marks from his opponent's punches after the bout. Berinchik did not dramatize the situation and showed his followers the aftermath of the fight, accompanying the post with an ironic caption. More details about the post can be read on the original source's website: www.sport.rbc.ua.
First ring appearance after a long break
The bout with Nokes was Denis's first after a lengthy hiatus. Following his fight with American Keishawn Davis in February 2025, the boxer was scheduled for surgery. It was precisely the need to recover and undergo the procedure that kept the athlete away from the professional ring for over a year, making the London fight especially significant for his career.
Hints at a possible retirement
Worthy of separate attention is the fact that ahead of the clash with Nokes, the Ukrainian had acknowledged the possibility of ending his career. At the same time, Berinchik did not officially announce any further plans. The loss to the Briton was only his second on the professional ring, underscoring the high level at which he continues to compete.
Context of the London bout
The Berinchik–Nokes fight took place in London and was broadcast live on the DAZN platform. We have previously reported in detail on exactly how the Ukrainian boxer lost to the Briton in this matchup. Now, public attention is focused on how the athlete is coping with the aftermath of the encounter and what decisions he will make regarding the continuation of his career.
