Denzel Bentley discusses losing WBO title amid Zuffa transition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Denzel Bentley spoke on November 5 about losing his WBO title after signing with Zuffa. Ahead of his fight against Shane Mosley Jr. this weekend, Bentley expressed feeling victimized by boxing politics, suggesting a connection between his departure from Queensberry Promotions and the title loss. He described his initial excitement about Zuffa’s potential to elevate his career but has faced challenges adapting to their methods. Bentley questions whether the WBO stripped him of the title due to his promotional switch, arguing that he should be allowed a voluntary defense.
- •Denzel Bentley prepares for fight against Shane Mosley Jr. this weekend.
- •Bentley feels stripped of WBO title due to promotional politics.
- •He transitioned from Queensberry Promotions to Zuffa for better opportunities.
- •Believes WBO's actions related to his move may be politically motivated.
- •Bentley previously held British and European titles before the change.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Politics of boxing’: Denzel Bentley talks about losing his WBO title after Zuffa signing
"Denzel Bentley can’t help but feel like he’s fallen victim to boxing politics by the way he was stripped of his title.
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