He turned professional in 2014 but only had four fights in his first two years. It was only a stop-start beginning to his career and it’s only now that he’s getting a regular run of fights.
He’s been the underdog in most of his fights but that’s something that doesn’t bother the 30-year-old.
It’s never really fazed me. I’ve always been the underdog, he said. I thrive on it. I like it. I like proving people wrong. I like getting in there and showing people what I can do.
He’s also had to deal with personal tragedy along the way. His father, who was a huge influence on him, passed away in 2019. It was tough. It was a big blow, he said. But it’s what he would have wanted. He would have wanted me to carry on and do what I’m doing.
Denny is a real throwback fighter, someone who’s willing to take on all comers and face the toughest challenges. He’s not afraid to speak his mind and he’s determined to make a name for himself in the sport.
His fight against Sheeraz promises to be an exciting clash between two hungry fighters looking to make a statement on a big stage. It’s a fight that fans won’t want to miss.