Tony Bellew vs. Isaac Chilemba (1st meeting)

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Tony Bellew 174 lbs drew with Isaac Chilemba 173 lbs by SD in round 12 of 12

  • Aired On: Sky Sports (UK), WealthTV (US)
  • WBC Silver Light Heavyweight Title (1st defense by Bellew)

Notes

  • Tony Bellew 19-1 (12 KOs) vs. Isaac Chilemba 20-1-1 (9 KOs)
  • Chilemba, a 2.2-to-1 betting underdog, entered as the #7 light heavyweight contender in the world according to The Ring Magazine. Bellew was ranked as the #10 contender by the same publication. [1] [2]
  • It was the final eliminator for the WBC Light Heavyweight Title.
  • Jim Watt scored the bout 116-113 in favor of Tony Bellew.


Preceded by:
Bellew vs. Bolonti
WBC Silver Light Heavyweight Title Fight
# 3
Succeeded by:
Bellew vs. Chilemba II