British middleweight champion Denzel Bentley is set to defend his title on September 17 against Marcus Morrison.
The news has become a massive hit among boxing fanatics, eager to see Bentley fight to keep the title to himself. Interestingly, Denzel is a two-time champion of British middleweight, having held the title from November 2020 to April 2021.
He regained his title on May 13, 2022, and has already got a challenger. The current champion and challenger Morrison will fight at York Hall, Bethnal Green, to claim the prestigious championship.
With a jaw-dropping sixteen wins, one loss, and one draw career record, Denzel stands tall in the fight while he aims to retain his title.
Quick Facts:
| Name | Denzel Bentley Ntim-Mensah |
| Other Names | 2Sharp |
| Age | 27 |
| Date of Birth | January 27, 1995 |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Occupation | Professional Boxer |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Years Active | 2017-present |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Debut Date | October 14, 2017 |
| Total fights | 18 |
| Wins | 16, 13 by KO |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Best Known As | Two times British middleweight champion |
| @2Sharp_d |
Denzel Bentley Brother Hayden Is In Battersea
The middleweight champion owes massive respect to his elder brother Hayden for kicking him into his professional boxing career.
If it were not for the elder Bentley, the British middleweight champion would not be in the ring as the big name.
Last year, in his interview with Boxing News Online, Denzel confirmed that his elder brother got him boxing gloves when he was seventeen. After that, the two brothers continued practicing wherever they could.
With Hayden’s constant support, the current middleweight champion started professionally and has achieved such a feat in his career.
While he is thankful for his brother and his support, Denzel continues to spend time with him whenever he is off his traveling and fighting schedule.
The Bently brothers currently reside in Battersea and appear together from their community. BoxRec confirms Denzel’s current residence, where he lives with his brother.
Hayden continues to keep a close eye on Denzel and be an unforgettable part of him.
Boxing: Denzel And Brother Are Close To Their Father And Mother
While Denzel is the new star of the boxing fraternity, his fandom is aware of his brother’s presence in his life.
Hence, Hayden is also well-known by his brother’s fans; however, he is not active on any social media platforms. Therefore, he has intrigued by his brother’s finance, his lifestyle, and his current role with his brother.
Both Bentley brothers are close and happy with their supportive parents. Meanwhile, the identities and whereabouts of Mrs. and Mrs. Bentkye remain away from general knowledge.
Even so, it is true that Denzel’s parents are happy with his career and that his elder brother has been helping the former achieve something every day.
With his skyrocketing fame, the British champion may soon review his decision to introduce his birth givers as a retaining champion.
Boxer Denzel Bentley Hails From a British-Ghanaian Family
The British middleweight champion has been truthful about his life and struggle story in media. Moreover, his social media handles, mainly Instagram, are a memory collection of his life and career.
Last year, right before his covered bout against Felix Cash, to who he later lost his middleweight title for the first time, Denzel had created headlines for his promotional shoot.
In the picture, he proudly carried the flag of Ghana, symbolizing that he hails from Ghanaian heritage.
Speaking with Boxing News24, the youngest Bentley said that he is a Ghanaian by blood and British by birth. Hence, he is proud to be both British and Ghanaian.
Moreover, he makes a couple of visits to where his parents came from. His travel routes indicate that he respected his origin and made efforts to be close to it.
Before all the headlines, the King of the Ashanti Kingdom Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, had invited him to the Akwasidae Festival. Denzel met and greeted the King, received his blessings, and showed him the British title.
While his home is in Battersea, the champion continues to visit Ghana once in a while.