Denzel Bentley is a UK-based middleweight boxer. He held the British middleweight title from 2020 to 2021 and has a formidable technique about him. Having won 13 of his 20 fights by knockout and another 3 by decision, Denzel doesn’t play when he steps in the ring.
In a recent interview, he reveals the not-so-secret way he trains and stays in knockout shape.
Unshakable mental focus
According to Battersea boxer Denzel Bentley, he loves to focus more on his training and the work he has to put in, and less on the actual ramifications of the fight.
“I just [had] to train when it comes to fighting, I… got over [the news] a bit and tried to shift it to the back of my mind,” he said in the interview.
Instead of thinking about all the publicity, Denzel keeps his fight goals top of mind – defeat the opponent without taking too many hits.
Traditional boxer training
Denzel also puts in a lot of work to stay in fighting shape and run through his opponents. Some of the training exercises he does are standing military presses and pull-ups, and it’s pretty easy to see why.
Military presses engage your deltoids while pull-ups engage the lats. Both of these muscles are critical for delivering heavy hits in the ring. But their endurance is equally important; train time ensures that Denzel can keep punching without his arms getting tired.
Denzel is also a fan of shadowboxing. Even though he doesn’t state why in the video, it could be because shadowboxing allows you to focus on your technique and movement and less on your power.
A boxer’s ability to weave and move in the ring can be the difference between a KO and a well-timed counter.
Ultimately, Denzel Bentley’s approach is a combination of hard work, mental focus, and a whole lot of grit. Now, you know how to train and become a lean, mean machine like him.
What’s Next?
Continuing to climb the rankings and hopefully keep away from any of the YouTube nonsense! We have the popcorn ready for Denzel Bentley’s next fight!
