Denzel Bentley had an offer from Eddie Hearn to defend his WBO middleweight title against Yoenli Hernandez in Ghana before choosing Zuffa Boxing. Hearn revealed Eddie Hearn Offered To Stage Bentley–Hernandez In Ghana @ Boxing News 24
Eddie Hearn revealed he offered Denzel Bentley the opportunity to defend his WBO middleweight title against mandatory challenger Yoenli Hernandez in Ghana. Bentley declined the proposal, opting instead to sign a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing. Hearn criticized the decision, claiming Bentley chose to vacate his belt for an extra £50,000.
Bentley is scheduled to fight Shane Mosley Jr. on November 7 at London's Copper Box Arena. While Hearn claimed Bentley chose to vacate the belt, the report notes Bentley petitioned the WBO to approve Mosley as a voluntary defense. The writer favors Hernandez over Bentley, arguing the Cuban would have presented a demanding challenge.
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