KiwiRider wrote: ↑07 Nov 2018, 18:08
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.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 06:01
by gerryd77
I'll be down in Whitechapel on Sat. Can anyone recommend a decent place to watch the fight in that general area? cheers
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 06:04
by Ruthless-RKO
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.”
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 08:10
by Ruthless-RKO
Joe Gallagher and Callum Smith talking at the moment with Hearn and Adam.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 08:10
by Ruthless-RKO
YouTube link for Presser
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 08:35
by Ruthless-RKO
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
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 08:45
by 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.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Oiky wrote: ↑07 Nov 2018, 16:16
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
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 11:03
by DrDuke
KiwiRider wrote: ↑07 Nov 2018, 18:08
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?
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 11:11
by Oiky
Bellew does look well, he'll be looking for that left hook a lot I reckon
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Oiky wrote: ↑07 Nov 2018, 16:16
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.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 12:28
by Oiky
Bellew has that affect on a lot of people
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 12:32
by smiling assassin
Oiky wrote: ↑08 Nov 2018, 12:28
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
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 12:34
by Stuarty
Oiky wrote: ↑08 Nov 2018, 12:28
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
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Oiky wrote: ↑08 Nov 2018, 12:28
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
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 13:35
by Controversial
As long as Bellew gets home safe to his wife and kids that's the most important thing.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 13:54
by Ruthless-RKO
Controversial wrote: ↑08 Nov 2018, 13:35
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.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 14:00
by Ruthless-RKO
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 14:10
by Oiky
Didn’t usyk win all his belts on his opponents manor?
No stranger to fighting on the road
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 14:40
by 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.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 14:46
by Oiky
Bellews certainly ready for his fight
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 15:01
by Stuarty
Oiky wrote: ↑08 Nov 2018, 14:10
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.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tony Bellew - 10 November 2018
