Mbilli vs. Derevyanchenko Mbilli secures a comprehensive unanimous decision victory over Derevyanchenko in a bout where a left arm injury proves to be a significant hindrance for the Ukrainian. In his typical style, Mbilli dominated Derevyanchenko from the outset, compelling his opponent to fight defensively. By the third round, with Derevyanchenko holding back on his … Read more
YOU can only beat what is put in front of you. It’s a familiar phrase you hear in boxing when fighters are matched against opponents they are widely expected to defeat. How often do we hear boxers claiming they find it difficult to get up for bouts which they are expected to win. A lack … Read more
When Denzel Bentley lost his British title to Nathan Heaney, his hopes of another world title shot sailed further away. However, his impressive win against Danny Dignum and potentially another against Derrick Ozaze not only keeps him active but in the mix for bigger fights in the middleweight division. The number two WBO contender spoke … Read more
THE RESULT: Denzel Bentley secured a resounding second-round knockout victory over Danny Dignum at York Hall, Bethnal Green. The fight was stopped at 2:53 of the second round after Dignum was knocked down for the third time. Bentley claimed the vacant WBO International middleweight title with this win, positioning himself for a possible shot at … Read more
FORMER world middleweight title challenger Denzel Bentley is encouraging individuals who carry knives to abandon their weapons and consider working out with Steel Warriors, an anti-knife crime charity. Steel Warriors repurposes the steel from confiscated knives to construct outdoor gyms, such as the one in Langdon Park, Poplar which Bentley recently visited. Ahead of his … Read more
DANNY Dignum is contemplating retirement if he fails to defeat Denzel Bentley on Saturday evening. Those were the words of the man himself as the pair met earlier today to publicize their York Hall crossroads clash on Saturday, May 11. The former world title challenger is putting pressure on himself to come out on top … Read more
HAMZAH SHEERAZ looked every inch a middleweight colossus last night (February 10) at the Copper Box in London. The 24-year-old needed just one round to sweep aside Liam Williams to take his unbeaten record to 19-0 (15). However, the lack of punch resistance the Welshman displayed against Chris Eubank Jr two years ago was once … Read more
By Matt Bozeat “FOR the past few years, I have been saying: ‘I will give it one more year,’” said the British middleweight champion. But I keep winning! “This year really is a bonus. I have already done everything I wanted. The next few fights will be fun and hopefully I can make some decent … Read more
Having given a good account of himself against the world’s best middleweight Janibek Alimkhanuly in November 2022 the future looked bright for Denzel Bentley. However, a one-round blowout of Kieran Smith last April was followed by a fight – and third defence of his British title – against Nathan Heaney in November, which ended up … Read more
By Matt Christie EVEN the most hardened fight fan on the planet, one so used to riding the sport’s waves of elation and disappointment they’d grown numb to both, would have been reminded over the last seven days why they fell for boxing’s charms all those years ago. It was a triumphant week. One that … Read more
