The legendary O2 Arena in London is preparing to host one of the summer's biggest boxing events. The spotlight is on the ring return of Olympic silver medalist and former WBO world champion Denis Berinchyk. The Ukrainian boxer has finalized the details of his new fight, which will serve as the co-main event of the grand evening on August 29.
The Summer's Biggest Event
The main event of the night will be a mega-fight in the heavyweight division between British prospect Moses Itauma and Croatian heavyweight Philipp Hrgovic. This bout will attract the attention of millions of boxing fans worldwide; however, the co-main event status assigned to Berinchyk's fight underscores the high level of the Ukrainian on the international stage.
For the 38-year-old Denis, this outing will be his first following a prolonged forced hiatus. His last fight took place in February 2025, where he lost via stoppage to American Keyshawn Davis and lost his WBO championship belt. Following that defeat, the boxer had to overcome difficult challenges before returning to the training process.
A Test of Strength: Berinchyk's Opponent
Denis is expected to face the formidable local knockout artist Sam Nokes. The British boxer is known for his toughness and has 16 stoppage victories to his name. Quite recently, Nokes delivered a brutal championship fight against top favorite Abdulla Mason, losing on points but proving his ability to compete at a high level.
This bout will be a true test of durability for the Ukrainian. An opponent capable of knocking out and ready for a hard exchange of blows will not allow Berinchyk to relax. For fans, this will be a chance to see how ready the veteran is to resume his career after losing the title and a long break.
