Denzel Bentley is choosing a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing over a $160,000 mandatory defense against Yoenli Hernandez, with the WBO middleweight champion reportedly preparing to vacate his title.
The move gives Zuffa another established British fighter while exposing how little financial protection a world championship can provide when a purse bid attracts minimal interest.
Dan Rafael reports that Bentley has signed with Zuffa and will face an opponent to be named in the November 7 London co-feature beneath Chris Billam-Smith against Chev Clarke. According to Rafael’s source, Bentley will reject the terms of this week’s purse bid and relinquish the belt.
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