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Shane Mosley Jr. Targets Championship Quality
Shane Mosley Jr. aims to dethrone stripped champion Denzel Bentley in London's next title fight.
In brief
Shane Mosley Jr. aims to dethrone stripped champion Denzel Bentley in London's next title fight. Shane Mosley Jr. faces Denzel Bentley in a title match at Copper Box Arena on Saturday, despite Bentley being stripped of his WBO middleweight title. Originally reported by UFC.
Mosley's Zuffa Debut
Shane Mosley Jr. defeated Serhii Bohachuk in a sixth-round TKO at Zuffa Boxing 6 on May 10, 2026.
“Oh man, it was incredible. Obviously, it was a great win for me, a good feather in my cap.”
Championship Target
Mosley aims to dethrone Denzel Bentley, a former WBO middleweight champion stripped of his title.
“Technically speaking, this is a title fight, right? Yes, he's not on paper a champion, but he was the WBO middleweight champion.”
Physical Advantage
Mosley stands two inches taller with a five-inch reach edge over Bentley.
“I think he's a great opponent. He's obviously worthy of being a champion.”
London Fight Details
Mosley faces Bentley at Copper Box Arena in London on Saturday night.
“I feel like, for the most part, people are respectful, and it's going to carry on in the fight.”
Crowd Reaction
British fans have greeted Mosley with random praise and recognition during fight week.
“I've been stopped by random people, like 'Are you Shane Mosley Jr?' They're not involved with Zuffa Boxing.”
2027 Goals
Mosley plans to cement himself as a championship-level fighter by 2027.
“I believe that 2027 is going to be a great year for me.”
What it means
Shane Mosley Jr. faces Denzel Bentley in a title match at Copper Box Arena on Saturday, despite Bentley being stripped of his WBO middleweight title.
