Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018

[Pukka Cheese]

Sticking with my original prediction.
Caldwelll throws in the towel...

Tony will give it a good go but; levels, getting home to wife and kids etc...

[leejonesjnr]

He isn't coming in to cash a paycheck.

It’s not really relevant what he INTENDS to do though is it?

Well, being on the fence about buying the fight, I guess from my point of view it is encouraging at the least to see Tony in cracking good shape- I was a little concerned he would take the loss and the cash and retire. Frpm the looks of him though, he appears to be taking it seriously. I'm still not convinced I will buy the fight.

Ah I see.
I have always assumed that he believes he can win the fight as it only makes sense from a prestige point of view. If it was just one last pension pot fight there are easier nights and likely wins at Heavy for more money.

[gerryd77]

I'll be down in Whitechapel on Sat. Can anyone recommend a decent place to watch the fight in that general area? cheers

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BBC Secure Deal For Exclusive Radio Rights

Matchroom Boxing are delighted to announce a deal with the BBC for exclusive radio rights to the highly-anticipated undisputed Cruiserweight World title showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Tony Bellew at Manchester Arena this Saturday.

Award-winning boxing correspondent Mike Costello and his Radio 5 Live team will provide blow-by-blow commentary on an historic night in Manchester as pound-for-pound star Usyk puts his WBC, IBF, WBA, WBO belts on the line against Bellew.

Matchroom Boxing Managing Director Eddie Hearn, said: “I’m delighted to team up with BBC Radio 5 Live for this mega fight on Saturday. This is the first ever four belt undisputed clash in British boxing history and I know the 5 Live team will bring you all the fight week build up in style along with a first-class delivery on the night encapsulating all of Saturday night’s drama.”

Ben Gallop, Head of BBC Radio Sport and Digital, said: “I'm delighted BBC Radio 5 Live will be broadcasting live radio commentary of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew on Saturday. We are committed to bringing our listeners the biggest fights and with exclusive coverage on BBC Radio 5 live and the BBC Sport website, boxing fans won’t miss a moment of the action.”

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Joe Gallagher and Callum Smith talking at the moment with Hearn and Adam.

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YouTube link for Presser

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I’m gonna switch off from this soon enough but just want to say THANK YOU to all the people who have given me support going into this challenge! Im genuinely shocked at how many there’s been. I’m happy you’ve seen the real me. I’m ready to give this EVERYTHING. #AndTheNew

— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) November 8, 2018

[JimStone]

I don't see this being the trouncing most do. Anthony is there or thereabouts with any of the cruisers who took part in the WBSS and I'd be surprised if Usyk has the pop to get him out of there. He's go more ring IQ than Gassiev so don't let that 120-108 ish match fool you. Also consider the infamous British referee in play and typical British home judging, and I see it coming down to no more than a three rounds on the cards.

[Oiky]

Yeah bellew has made a fantastic career for himself really, considering

Seriously, this board should really be proud of him. Nobody could have predicted the career he was going to have, not even his Nan.

I wish nothing but luck to him

[DrDuke]

Ive just seen the open workouts.
Bellew looking really good, as trim as I've seen him since he was an actual cruiser.
He isn't coming in to cash a paycheck.

Yeah, Bellew isn't going out there just to get beaten up and take his money, but he will go there not to box too, he will try to demonstrate his powah. If I remember correctly, he said it himself, like he was admitting, he was a worse boxer and would try to land the decisive punch. On the one hand, looking for a one big shot is often a bad thing, but in this case what else can Bellew do?

[Oiky]

Bellew does look well, he'll be looking for that left hook a lot I reckon

[mickeyb]

Yeah bellew has made a fantastic career for himself really, considering

Seriously, this board should really be proud of him. Nobody could have predicted the career he was going to have, not even his Nan.

I wish nothing but luck to him

Yeah, massive fair play to Bellew, who has done brilliantly. I'll still be cheering for Usyk though. The guy looks a special talent, and Bellew comes across as a bit of a chief far too often for me to really warm to him.

[Oiky]

Bellew has that affect on a lot of people

[smiling assassin]

Bellew has that affect on a lot of people

Yeah he's had that affect on me. I want to see him gets his ears boxed off come Saturday

[Stuarty]

Bellew has that affect on a lot of people

True! Sometimes I find myself warming to him then he'll come out with something pure wanky and it puts me off again

[Oiky]

Bellew has that affect on a lot of people

True! Sometimes I find myself warming to him then he'll come out with something pure wanky and it puts me off again

I like him most of the time tbh but he's said a couple of things I thought were silly lol

[Oiky]

Bellew has that affect on a lot of people

Yeah he's had that affect on me. I want to see him gets his ears boxed off come Saturday

I like bellew but he is 100% getting beat

[Controversial]

As long as Bellew gets home safe to his wife and kids that's the most important thing.

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As long as Bellew gets home safe to his wife and kids that's the most important thing.

Surprised he hasn’t sent his family off to Dubai.

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[Oiky]

Didn’t usyk win all his belts on his opponents manor?

No stranger to fighting on the road

[KiwiRider]

When the fight was first announced, a lot of us, myself included, wondered if Tony would make weight. Going by the photos- I don't see it being a problem.
To be fair to Bellew, I haven't seen him look this good in years.

[Oiky]

Bellews certainly ready for his fight

[Stuarty]

Didn’t usyk win all his belts on his opponents manor?

No stranger to fighting on the road

Aye fought Breidis in Latvia and Gassiev in Russia.

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Didn’t usyk win all his belts on his opponents manor?

No stranger to fighting on the road

Aye fought Breidis in Latvia and Gassiev in Russia.

Huck in Germany.
Glowacki in Poland.
Hunter in USA.