FIGHT WEEK: Endry Saavedra vs. Bentley in London

This Saturday, April 4, Ciudad Bolívar’s own Endry “El Chino” Saavedra returns to the squared circle to challenge for the WBO Interim World Middleweight Title. Standing in his way is the formidable Brit, Denzel Bentley, in a high-stakes clash that promises fireworks.

The 160-pound showdown serves as the co-feature to the heavyweight blockbuster between Deontay Wilder (44-4-1) and Derek Chisora (36-13) at the iconic O2 Arena in Greenwich, London. Global fight fans can catch the action live on DAZN.

The Matchup: Face to Face

The London native, Denzel Bentley, ends a seven-month layoff this Saturday. "2 Sharp" was last seen in December at Wembley, where he secured a dominant unanimous decision over compatriot Brad Pauls to retain his International strap—a title he subsequently vacated to pursue world honors.

Bentley enjoyed a clinical 2024 campaign, racking up back-to-back second-round stoppages against Danny Dignum (16-2-1) in June and Derrick Osaze (13-3) in August.

At 31 years old, Bentley (21-3-1, 17 KOs) carries a lethal 80% knockout ratio. This marks his second crack at world glory; fans will recall his spirited 2022 effort in Las Vegas, where he dropped a unanimous decision to the undefeated Kazakh juggernaut, Zhanibek Alimkhanuly (17-0), for the full WBO crown.

The Challenger: Endry Saavedra

Representing Ciudad Bolívar but fighting out of the boxing mecca of Tijuana, Mexico, Endry José Saavedra makes his second walk of the year. Saavedra is coming off a grueling eighth-round stoppage victory in Australia over Denmark’s Mikkel Nielsen (13-3), a win that secured him the WBO International title.

Saavedra’s 2024 was defined by "road warrior" performances. In March, he traveled to Australia to dismantle the tough Isaac Hardman (15-3) via eighth-round TKO for the WBO Intercontinental belt. He followed that up in October with a hard-fought draw on American soil against the unbeaten Mexican prospect César Mateo Tapia (18-0-1).

"El Chino" (17-1-1, 14 KOs), now 34, is a heavy-handed stalker with an 80% KO rate of his own. A former Caciques de Venezuela standout and Olympian, Saavedra finally reaches the doorstep of a world title in what many believe is a "now or never" moment for the veteran.