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Tony Bellew had the choice of Joseph Parker, Deontay Wilder, and David Haye. What if he chose Parker or Wilder?

Would Bellew be able to win these fights — and how? — or not — and why? As a ‘die-hard fan’ of Bellew, I’d 100% give him the win over Parker (by MD or UD), however Wilder would be a much harder fight, and I smething I don’t think he’d be ready for. He beats Parker, but loses to Wilder.

What do you guys think?!

I guess, he would have lost to both. Although the victory over Parker wouldn't have been too far away from Bellew. But Tony didn't have tools to avoid Wilder's right hand, he would have been KOed.

He wouldn't have beat him twice, and made more money.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑15 Dec 2018, 15:56 He wouldn't have beat him twice, and made more money.

Shite! You stole my line!

He potentially could have fought Tyson Fury as well. His remark (at the time) that he could have knocked out Fury--- especially following the Wilder fight--- just show how ridiculous Bellew's comment was. I think down deep he knew he didn't want any part of any real Heavyweight.

HomicideHenry wrote: ↑15 Dec 2018, 21:36 He potentially could have fought Tyson Fury as well. His remark (at the time) that he could have knocked out Fury--- especially following the Wilder fight--- just show how ridiculous Bellew's comment was. I think down deep he knew he didn't want any part of any real Heavyweight.

Yeah. Fury could overpower and knock him out too.

Bellew wasn't a natural HW, I couldn't see him beating Parker or any of the big names at HW. I think it's clear Haye was physically a shot fighter and probably for a lot longer than we all thought. Bellew initially said he wanted Wilder but soon changed his mind after meeting him and saying he was too big and strong for him. Bellew done very well talking himself into the money, I do wonder if he had insider information about Haye that made him so confident about winning.