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Mandatory challenger Zhanibek Alimkhanuly made a statement about their rematch – Boxing/MMA
December 10, 2024 (08:54)
British middleweight boxer Denzel Bentley (21-3-1, 17 KOs) spoke about a possible rematch with the WBO/IBF world champion Zhanibek Alimkhanuly (16-0, 11 KOs) from Kazakhstan after his victory in the WBO qualifying match, writes Sports.kz.
On December 7, Bentley defeated compatriot Brad Pauls (19-2-1, 11 KOs) by unanimous decision in London.
— This fight was the final eliminator. Now Zhanibek will be next for you?
– I don’t know, he’s doing this [промоутер] Frank [Уоррен]. I'm waiting for a call from Frank, it's up to him. I didn't pay much attention to such things. I was only thinking about the fight with Brad, I knew how difficult he was. So it's up to Frank.
— You already fought with Zhanibek before, you spent 12 rounds together. Which…