Denzel Bentley: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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WBO middleweight champion Denzel Bentley has been denied his request to skip mandatory challenger Yoenli Hernandez and must commit to the bout within 24 hours or vacate his title.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 8

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.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 2

Denzel Bentley vs Shane Mosley Jr Added to November 7, Zuffa Boxing 12 Fight Card

It’s been an interesting few weeks for WBO middleweight champion Denzel Bentley, with everything coming to a head today as Zuffa Boxing announced he’s signed a multi-fight deal with the promotional company, along with details about his next fight.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 18

Denzel Bentley Hands Conor Benn a Lifeline

After a devastating second-round knockout loss to WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia, many expected Conor Benn to head into seclusion, choosing quiet and calm over the fervor and noise of boxing.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 14

Bentley Offers Benn Middleweight Title Shot After Garcia Loss

WBO middleweight champion Denzel Bentley has extended an immediate title shot to Conor Benn following his second-round stoppage loss to Ryan Garcia on Saturday night.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 2

Denzel Bentley Open to Chris Eubank Jr Under One Condition

WBO world middleweight champion Denzel Bentley is in position for big fights — and wants them now. Bentley recently spoke to KO On SI about his desire to fight retired former champion Terence Crawford.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 20

Denzel Bentley Calls Out Terence Crawford, Sees ‘Superstar’ Opportunity

World champion Denzel Bentley has called for Terence Crawford to come out of retirement and face him, telling KO on SI that a showdown with the boxing great could be his ticket to superstardom.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 1

Bentley On Adames Unification After Iglesias Talks Stall

WBO middleweight champion Denzel Bentley has signaled his readiness to unify titles with WBC titleholder Carlos Adames after plans for Adames to face IBF champion Osleys Iglesias stalled.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 15

Jahi Tucker Eyes Denzel Bentley Fight in UK After Cedeno Win

Jahi Tucker wants a world title shot and says he would cross the Atlantic to get one. Tucker, who claimed three secondary middleweight belts by majority decision over Euri Cedeno at Barclays Center on June 27, told The Ring he is open to challenging interim WBO champion Denzel Bentley in England.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 1