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Politics of Boxing: Denzel Bentley Talks About Losing WBO Title After Zuffa Signing

Politics of Boxing: Denzel Bentley Talks About Losing WBO Title After Zuffa Signing
World Sports · 15:42:41 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

British middleweight boxer Denzel Bentley has spoken about the circumstances surrounding the loss of his WBO title following a signing with Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC.

The discussion, published on November 5, 2026, highlights the political dynamics within boxing that Bentley believes contributed to him being stripped of the championship.

Bentley, who held the WBO middleweight title, did not provide specific details about the fight or the exact date of the title loss in the interview, but emphasized the influence of promotional alignments on championship opportunities.

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