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.
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: 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 Alimkhanuly established control early