Denzel Bentley’s Shane Mosley Jr. Gamble Could Backfire

The saying "heavy is the head that wears the crown" could be directly connected to the tightrope that world champions must traverse as they navigate their careers.

First, as titleholders, champions must immediately take into account the wishes of the sanctioning body that designates them. Next, promoters, who organize the title fights, also play a significant role. More importantly, career planning and progression need the most attention.

Timelines and the event calendar are pressing needs for sanctioning bodies to address. Placing their champions in high-revenue events matters, as does strict adherence to their rankings. WBO middleweight champion Denzel Bentley finds himself in a precarious position. While he seemingly wants to fulfill his duty to the WBO, he made a move that runs contrary to that, prompting him to defend against accusations of committing a cardinal sin in boxing.