Denzel Bentley is reportedly set to be stripped of the WBO middleweight title, with Michael Zerafa expected to face Yoenli Hernandez for it, per a post on X.
What we know
- Zerafa is promoted by Eddie Hearn and lost a world title fight to Erislandy Lara in March 2024.
- Chris Eubank Jr last fought in November, losing his rematch with Conor Benn after winning their first fight on points.
Reported, not confirmed
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A post on X says Bentley is set to be stripped of the WBO middleweight title; the WBO has not confirmed it.
Combat Sports UK
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The post says Zerafa is expected to face No. 1 contender Yoenli Hernandez for the vacant WBO middleweight title.
Combat Sports UK
Denzel Bentley is set to be stripped of the WBO middleweight title, according to a post on X reported by Combat Sports UK. The post says Michael Zerafa is expected to face No. 1 contender Yoenli Hernandez for the vacant belt. Nothing has been confirmed by the WBO or the fighters.
The same post listed Hernandez as No. 1 and Zerafa as No. 4. It said No. 3 Tszyu will fight Erislandy Lara for the WBA title, and No. 2 Mielnicki is targeting a fight with Xander Zayas in 2027.
Zerafa had been discussed as a possible opponent for Chris Eubank Jr, who has been out for a year since losing his November rematch with Conor Benn. If the Hernandez fight goes ahead, Eubank Jr would lose one of the names linked with his return.
The same post listed Hernandez as No. 1 and Zerafa as No. 4. It said No. 3 Tszyu will fight Erislandy Lara for the WBA title, and No. 2 Mielnicki is targeting a fight with Xander Zayas in 2027.
Zerafa had been discussed as a possible opponent for Chris Eubank Jr, who has been out for a year since losing his November rematch with Conor Benn. If the Hernandez fight goes ahead, Eubank Jr would lose one of the names linked with his return.
- Summary
- Denzel Bentley is reportedly set to be stripped of the WBO middleweight title, with Michael Zerafa expected to face Yoenli Hernandez for it, per a post on X.
- Key points (one per line)
- A post on X says Bentley will be stripped of the WBO middleweight title.
Zerafa (No. 4) is expected to face No. 1 contender Yoenli Hernandez for the vacant belt.
Zerafa had been discussed as a possible comeback opponent for Chris Eubank Jr.
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- Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/813b6972-fda0-4e15-9824-c3671ddf8272/chris-eubank-jr-could-lose-zerafa-to-wbo-title-fight-after-conor-benn-rematch
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