The judges scored the contest in favor of the champion, though many fans and analysts felt the 118-110 card was too wide. Tim Cheatham Dave Moretti 116–112 Steve Weisfeld 118–110 Post-Fight Reactions Janibek Alimkhanuly Vs. Denzel Bentley - Boxing News 24/7
Alimkhanuly established control early, using his "Qazaq Style" to pepper Bentley with sharp straight lefts. At this stage, it appeared the champion was on track for the easy blowout many expected. Boks: Alimkhanuly vs Bentley
While Alimkhanuly entered as a heavy 20-1 favorite, the "boogeyman" of the division was pushed to his limits by the resilient British challenger. The Story of the Fight The match unfolded in three distinct phases: The judges scored the contest in favor of
Bentley, making his U.S. debut, found his rhythm in the fifth round. He began applying pressure and landing heavy right hands, even briefly stunning Alimkhanuly in the eighth. Bentley out-landed the champion in several middle rounds, capitalizing on Alimkhanuly's apparent fatigue. At this stage, it appeared the champion was
In a bout that was far more competitive than predicted, retained his WBO middleweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision victory over Denzel Bentley on November 12, 2022, in Las Vegas.
