Denzel Bentley signs with Zuffa Boxing, opts for financial gain over title defense

Denzel Bentley has signed a multi-fight contract with Zuffa Boxing and will face Shane Mosley Jr. on November 7 at the Copper Box Arena in London. Bentley, the WBO World Middleweight champion, declined to defend his title against mandatory challenger Yoenli Hernandez due to a low purse offering of $150,000. Instead, he seeks a higher payday by taking on Mosley in a voluntary defense. This trend highlights a growing preference among boxers to prioritize financial opportunities over championship belts.

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