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Denzel Bentley Zuffa Boxing transition

Overview

Middleweight boxer Denzel Bentley has moved to prioritize a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing over his obligations to the World Boxing Organization (WBO).

Initially, Warriors Boxing Promotions won a $200,000 purse bid for a mandatory title defense between Bentley and challenger Yoenli Hernandez. However, Bentley reportedly chose to sign with Zuffa Boxing instead of proceeding with the WBO defense, a move expected to result in him relinquishing his middleweight title.

Bentley is now scheduled to face Shane Mosley Jr. at Zuffa Boxing 12 on November 7 at London’s Copper Box Arena. While Bentley has petitioned the WBO to recognize the bout as a voluntary title defense, his championship status remains disputed. Promoters, including Eddie Hearn, have criticized the decision, suggesting Bentley prioritized immediate financial gain over his mandatory title obligations.

Entities

Zuffa Boxing · Denzel Bentley · Shane Mosley Jr. · World Boxing Organization · Warriors Boxing Promotions

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Denzel Bentley to face Shane Mosley Jr. at Zuffa Boxing 12

    Denzel Bentley will face Shane Mosley Jr. at Zuffa Boxing 12 in London on November 7, opting for a Zuffa deal over a potential WBO title defense against Yoenli Hernandez in Ghana.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Denzel Bentley to vacate WBO title for Zuffa Boxing deal

    WBO middleweight champion Denzel Bentley is reportedly vacating his title to sign a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, rejecting a $160,000 purse bid for a mandatory defense against Yoenli Hernandez.

Sources

antaranews.com · boxingnews24.com · fightmag.com