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Denzel Bentley Stripped of WBO Middleweight Title After 102 Days

  • Denzel Bentley's 102-day reign as WBO middleweight champion ended with the WBO stripping him of his title.
  • Bentley was upgraded to full champion in July after Janibek Alimkhanuly moved to super middleweight.
  • The WBO initially granted Bentley a voluntary defense but later accepted a petition from the top contender.
  • Bentley believes signing with Zuffa Boxing was the reason for losing his title.
  • Bentley has faced trauma and street violence, influencing his determination to continue in boxing.
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