Denzel Bentley returns to boxing, aims for world title after hiatus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 7:16 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Denzel Bentley prepares to fight Shane Mosely Jr. at London's Copper Box Arena on Saturday. The fight follows a challenging period where Bentley, after winning the WBO interim middleweight title, was stripped of the title, having made no defenses in 102 days. Bentley had been hopeful for a world title shot after his victories in 2024 but faced delays and financial strain, even considering becoming a delivery driver. After changing promoters to Zuffa Boxing, he seeks to reclaim his status in the sport.
- •Bentley fights Mosely on November 8, 2026.
- •He was stripped of WBO championship after not defending title.
- •The boxer faced a 16-month absence from the ring.
- •Bentley's recent victories include the British and European titles.
- •Promoter Zuffa Boxing supports Bentley's goal to reclaim title.
- 7:16 AMYahoo Sports — From street fighter to world champion - Bentley's rise to top
"Charting Denzel Bentley's rise from fighting on his housing estate to being awarded and - and stripped - of a world title.
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