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.
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. Boks: Alimkhanuly vs Bentley
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 Bentley, making his U
Alimkhanuly regained control in the final rounds. In a dramatic 12th round, he wobbled Bentley’s legs multiple times with straight left hands. Bentley showed incredible chin and heart to stay upright until the final bell. Official Scorecards Bentley out-landed the champion in several middle rounds,