Middleweight contender Denzel Bentley will be a very interested observer in the upcoming fight between British rivals Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr.

Smith and Eubank will collide for a second time on September 2 at the AO Arena in Manchester, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Earlier this year, Eubank was knocked out in four rounds by Smith, who entered the ring as a big underdog.

Bentley believes Eubank changed up his style too much in the last few years - which is going to hurt him in the upcoming rematch.

To prepare for this match, Eubank is working with veteran coach Brian "Bomac" McIntyre.

"The old Eubank is gone. He's gone. It's going to be very hard to tap into that old style because he was a guy that was purely work-rate, just an engine. He's taken that away from his game. I think to go back to that at this age will be very hard," Bentley said to Sky Sports.

"[Smith] is just going to be too confident. He's going to be relaxed. He knows he can knock him out. Smith doesn't rush his work and look stupid. Smith is always composed and has a good shot selection. I can't say whether it's a knockout or points, but I think he's going to hurt him. I think Smith wins again."

Bentley, who previously lost a hard fought fight with current WBO world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly, is hoping to get back in position for a title shot in the near future.

"When I got back to the gym, I realized I've got to do more. I had to change a lot of things. I trained hard. I know the type of talents that I possess, and I know that as long as I'm focused, I'll be alright," Bentley said.