The boxing match between Denzel Bentley and Endry Saavedra was held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. This highly anticipated 12-round middleweight (160 lbs, 72.6 kg) contest was sanctioned for the interim WBO world middleweight title and was featured on the undercard of the Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora event.
Denzel Bentley’s Record
Denzel Bentley entered this fight with a professional boxing record of 21 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw, including 17 knockouts (an 81% KO rate). Although unranked due to inactivity since 2024, Bentley had previously suffered a defeat against Nathan Heaney in 2023. Prior to this bout, he had secured victories against Danny Dignum, Derrick Osaze, and Brad Pauls.
Endry Saavedra’s Record
His opponent, former Olympian Endry Saavedra, brought a record of 17 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 14 knockouts (an 82% KO rate). Saavedra was ranked #29 in the middleweight division at the time. His sole professional defeat came in 2022 against Etoundi Michel William. Following that loss, he recorded a draw against Cesar Mateo Tapia and then achieved four consecutive victories, with his most recent win being against Mikkel Nielsen.
Fight Result
Who won the Bentley vs Saavedra fight?
Denzel Bentley emerged victorious, defeating Endry Saavedra by Technical Knockout (TKO) at 1 minute and 38 seconds into the seventh round.
