Denzel Bentley says Hamzah Sheeraz fight is “a possibility”, promoter Frank Warren believes it will happen

THIS month’s British Boxing Board of Control round revealed that an settlement had been reached for Denzel Bentley to fight Hamzah Sheeraz.

Both middleweights, promoted by Frank Warren, have been linked to at least one one other in current months however Bentley 18-2-1 (15) is eyeing one other fight at world stage.

The British middleweight champion challenged WBO belt holder Zhanibek Almikhanuly in November final 12 months however misplaced on factors. However, the credible show proven by Bentley enhanced his status and instilled a perception that he belongs on the larger echelons of the division.

Last month Sheeraz 17-0 (13), who will subsequent fight on the Oleksandr Usyk-Daniel Dubois undercard on August 26 in Poland, advised Boxing Scene he desires to face Bentley in December.

“We’ve each stated we wish the fight now so it’s about what our managers do and what Frank Warren says.

“We are probably the biggest names in Britain at middleweight so it would be the chance to find out who is really number one.”

Bentley answered the call-out telling Boxing News, “I’m chasing everyone that’s in front of me, Hamzah’s behind me in a sense so I’m not going to run back and start chasing Hamzah because he called me out.”

Earlier this week the BBBofC round wrote: “Following agreement being reached between the parties, the above contest to be promoted by Frank Warren will take place on a date and at a venue to be advised.”

Boxing News contacted Bentley yesterday (Friday) for his response.

“The fight isn’t officially on yet but it’s still a possibility.”

Bentley received the British title for a second time in May 2022 when he beat Linus Udofia in a home fight of the 12 months contender.

Either facet of his defeat to Alimkhanuly there have been two profitable Lonsdale belt defences made by Bentley towards Marcus Morrison and Kieran Smith, respectively.

Sheeraz has lengthy been touted by Frank Warren as a future world champion and a fight towards Bentley might simply be described as a 50-50. Victory for Bentley would cement his standing as the very best in Britain and permit him to maneuver on to the world scene, however a 3rd profession defeat might probably imply one other rebuild.

BN spoke to their promoter Frank Warren at the moment (Saturday) and requested if Bentley v Sheeraz will happen.

“I think the fight will happen,” he stated.

“From my perspective we’ve done it before. Two fights we did, recent ones, was Dubois and Joyce and Yarde against Arthur. The best man will win and it’s not the end of the world for the loser. It is what it is and the best man will come through.”