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Ducking Yoenli Hernandez Was Bentley’s Smartest Business Decision

Denzel Bentley no longer owns the WBO middleweight belt, but picking Shane Mosley Jr. over Yoenli Hernandez makes total sense for his career. Getting stripped Ducking Yoenli Hernandez Was Bentley’s Smartest Business Decision @ Boxing News 24…

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:34 AM

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Boxing News 24 argues vacating his title instead of facing Yoenli Hernandez was Denzel Bentley's best career move.
The WBO Grievance Committee officially dismissed Bentley's appeal, stripping him of his middleweight championship.
Bentley's upcoming November 7 bout against Shane Mosley Jr. will still go ahead without the title at stake.

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Boxing News 24 argues that Denzel Bentley made a wise career choice by choosing to fight Shane Mosley Jr. instead of mandatory challenger Yoenli Hernandez, despite losing his WBO middleweight title. The WBO Grievance Committee officially dismissed Bentley's appeal on Friday in a 28-page resolution, meaning his November 7 bout will proceed without the championship on the line.

The outlet claims surrendering the belt avoids a dangerous bout against the Cuban standout while setting Bentley up for a more manageable contest. A victory over Mosley Jr. would reportedly position Bentley for potential future unification bouts with Zuffa Boxing champions Aaron McKenna or Carlos Adames.

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Ducking Yoenli Hernandez Was Bentley’s Smartest Business Decision

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