British middleweight contender Denzel Bentley has claimed that his promotional agreement with Zuffa Boxing cost him a shot at the WBO world title, stating bluntly: "There was no other reason." The comments were reported in a story by Darshan Desai published on November 5, 2026. Bentley, who has been pursuing a world championship opportunity, suggested that the business arrangement hindered his path to a title fight.
Denzel Bentley Claims Zuffa Boxing Deal Cost Him WBO World Title



