THE RESULT: Denzel Bentley scored a thumping second-round knockout over Danny Dignum within the York Corridor, Bethnal Inexperienced. The competition was waved off at 2-53 of the second after Dignum tasted the canvas for a 3rd time.
Bentley picked up the vacant WBO Worldwide middleweight title for his troubles. Extra importantly, it’s a route again in direction of world championship motion.
KEY MOMENTS: It was all in regards to the second (and last) spherical. As soon as Bentley discovered his proper hand to the physique, he used that shot to ground Dignum closely on two events. Anticipating the identical punch, Danny’s left dropped as Bentley swiped house a ending proper to the pinnacle.
Dignum additionally suffered a foul lower to his left eye, though that was the least of his worries as referee John Latham and Dignum’s coach Eddie Lam mixed to finish his night.
RECORDS: Heavy-handed Bentley improves to 19-3-1, 16 KOs, whereas Dignum falls to 16-2-1, 9 KOs.
TALKING POINTS: Bentley discovered his vary early and received the footwork battle. Speaking about attainable retirement if he misplaced, Dignum boxed like a person devoid of confidence.
Nathan Heaney was sitting ringside to witness the motion. The Stoke fighter upset Bentley again in November 2023 and promoter George Warren has his sights set on a future rematch (see quotable beneath).
QUOTABLE: “I informed you don’t name it a comeback!” stated Bentley on the ring apron. “You noticed with me no distractions. Life’s going nicely. [I want] extra straps, I need to go all the way in which to the highest. You may’t maintain me again. I need one thing and I’m not going to cease till I get it.”
Looking for redemption as a person and as a boxer, Bentley defined how points in his household life led to the subpar Heaney show.
George Warren added: “Naturally, I’d like to see that combat once more finally. Denzel’s going to be preventing frequently.”
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: This was a very good matchup, contemplating their earlier spars and respective performances towards Janibek Alimkhanuly. Dignum talked about retirement throughout the week ought to he lose the competition, which he did. The southpaw was understandably rusty and can assess his choices.
As TNT Sports activities commentator Paul Dempsey steered, Bentley restored his popularity as British, European and probably world-class. That could be a truthful evaluation.
SUPPORTING CAST: Ryan Garner (15-0, 8 KOs) survived a foul lower to outlast courageous Liam Dillon (13-2-1, 3 KOs) by scores of 98-93, 99-92 and 98-92.
Nathaniel Collins (15-0, 7KOs) defeated Francesco Grandelli (18-3-2, 4KOs) by scores of 117-111 and 116-112 (twice) to take Grandelli’s EBU Silver featherweight.
Archie Sharp (25-0, 9KOs) overcame a tough opening spherical to assert a 77-73 win over Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce (17-15-2, 7 KOs).
Royston Barney-Smith (10-0, 5 KOs) defeated Jonatas Rodrigo Gomes de Oliveira (6-9, 5 KOs) by a rating of 79-73.
‘The Norfolk Nightmare’ Tommy Fletcher (8-0, 6 KOs) opened the televised portion with a 60-54 win over Viktar Chvarkou (5-13, 3 KOs).
