LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 10: Janibek Alimkhanuly (L) and Denzel Bentley (R) pose during the press conference prior to their November 12 WBO middleweight championship fight at Palms Casino Resort on November 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)
The Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort will see British Ghanaian pugilist Denzel Bentley Ntim Mensah popularly famed Denzel Bentley fight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly for the world title.
At stake is the WBO world middleweight title currently held by the self-styled” Qazaq Style.” This is the top-of-the-bill main event set for Saturday November 10, 2022.
Denzel Bentley is the current British middleweight champion with a record (of 17-1-1, 14 KOs), is optimistic ahead of the encounter.
“This means a lot. We’re at the top of the sport now. This is what I’ve dreamed of as a fighter. This is what every fighter dreams of. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime to be here in Vegas and fight for the WBO world championship against the champion himself.”
“You’re going to see something special.” He said.
The Ghanaian native also touched on Janibek saying he will knock him out
“He’s meant to say that. He wants to keep his KO streak and so do I. We’re in for a good fight Saturday.” Bentley expressed in his pre-flight interview.
But the defending champion, Janibek Alimkhanuly (12-0, 8 KOs), is in a world of his own, already looking past his nemesis on Saturday.
“Last time {I fought}, it was just the beginning of my knockout career. I hope God will {give me the strength} to do much better, and you can see all of my good punches.”
“When I came to America, it was already in our plans to bring a good team around us. Because of this team, I am a champion now.”
“I don’t know why nowadays champions don’t want to fight with the other champions. I don’t think they should be afraid. I am here. I am a champion now. I am here to fight the champions. Hopefully, Top Rank can organize a fight with another world champion next.” The Kazakhstani southpaw stated.
Remember Janibek Alimkhanuly versus Denzel Bentley is a 12-round WBO middleweight world match-up set to go down at Las Vegas.
