Denzel Bentley defends WBO International middleweight title with stunning KO of Derrick Osaze

Denzel Bentley continued his climb up the middleweight ladder with a stunning knockout of Derrick Osaze at York Hall on Saturday evening. Earlier on the card, amateur star Frank Wood made a winning professional debut with a comfortable points victory over Engel Gomez, while Aloys Junior beat Oronzo Birardi to claim the IBO continental cruiserweight title.

Denzel Bentley continued his climb back up the middleweight ranks with a second-round knockout of Derrick Osaze at York Hall on Saturday.

The card, live on TNT Sports, was topped by Bentley against Osaze and the former found a stunning punch to secure the victory.

At the end of 2023, Bentley’s career suffered a setback with defeat to Nathan Heaney - which came 12 months after his loss to Janibek Alimkhanuly when challenging for a world title.

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Bentley bounced back with victory over Danny Dignum in May to claim the WBO International middleweight title, and he continued his upward progress with an impressive defence.

Osaze made a bright start and tagged Bentley early in the second, but the fight was turned on its head by a stunning right uppercut from the latter with 43 seconds remaining in the round.

Bentley’s punch landed flush on its target, and Osaze looked out cold before hitting the canvas.

The referee quickly waved off the contest as Bentley made a statement to the rest of the middleweight division.

“That was a good punch,” Bentley told TNT Sports. “It was a clean shot.”

Bentley only fought three months ago, but is looking to remain busy.

“Activity is the key,” Bentley said. “If I can get out again I am good

“I am in the gym working hard, and working hard with nothing to aim towards it can make you go stale.

“If I have a date I automatically put myself up and I am motivated by something to work towards.

“Activity is the key for me.”

'That was a good punch' - Bentley on knockout of Osaze

Video credit: TNT Sports

ALOYS JUNIOR TOO STRONG FOR BIRARDI

Aloys Junior was taken the distance by Oronzo Birardi, but emerged victorious to claim the IBO continental cruiserweight title.

Frank Wood made his professional debut a winning one with a comfortable win over Engel Gomez after four rounds.

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Ben Fail made it seven consecutive wins with victory over Omir Rodriguez in a breathless eight-round contest where caution was thrown to the wind.

Joshua Frankham, a cousin of Tyson Fury, recovered from a low blow to overwhelm Artjom Spatar to extend his record to 10 successive wins.

Billy Adams dominated Marvin Solano over six rounds to take a points decision.

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