By Scott Gilfoid: Tony Bellew is picking George Groves (27-3, 20 KOs) over Chris Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 KOs) in their fight tonight at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, UK. Bellew says a good big man beats a good little man.
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Hearn wants Tony Bellew vs. Andre Ward after Haye rematch
By Scott Gilfoid: Eddie Hearn says he wants to put together a fight between former WBC World cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew and former 2 division world champion Andre “SOG” Ward (32-0, 16 KOs) after the rematch against David Haye (28-3, 26 KOs) on May 5th at the O2 Arena in London, UK.
Dereck Chisora vs. Carlos Takam possible for Bellew-Haye 2 card on May.5
By Marcus Richardson: Former heavyweight title challenger Dereck Chisora (27-8, 19 KOs) is said to be close to a deal with Carlos Takam (35-4-1, 27 KOs) for the undercard of the Tony Bellew vs. David Haye 2 rematch on May 5th on Sky Sports Box Office at the O2 Arena in London, UK.
Bellew: If I land my left hook on Usyk, it will have an effect
By Scott Gilfoid: Tony Bellew says he’s going to immediately call out WBC/WBO cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (14-0, 11 KOs) if/when he wins the World Boxing Super Series [WBSS] tournament on May 11th in his fight against IBF cruiserweight champion Murat Gassiev (26-0, 19 KOs). Bellew says if he lands his left hook on Usyk, it’ll have some kind of an effect.
Haye hopes he doesn’t get injured before Bellew rematch
By Tim Royner: David Haye (28-3, 26 KOs) is counting on his body holding together without suffering yet another injury for his May 5th rematch against Tony Bellew (29-2-1, 19 KOs) at the O2 Arena in London, England.
Tony Bellew wants Usyk fight if he wins WBSS
By Scott Gilfoid: Tony Bellew reportedly plans on using his WBC ‘emeritus champion’ status to try and get a title shot against WBC/WBO cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (14-0, 11 KOs) if he wins the World Boxing Super Series [WBSS] tournament on May 11 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Hearn expects David Haye at 100 percent for Bellew rematch
By Marcus Richardson: Promoter Eddie Hearn believes that David Haye (28-3, 26 KOs) will be back healthy 100 percent for his May 5th rematch on Sky Box Office with Matchroom Sport fighter Tony Bellew (29-2-1, 19 KOs) at the O2 Arena in London, England.
David Haye hints about retirement in 2018
By Marcus Richardson: David ‘Haymaker’ Haye is hinting that he’ll be hanging up his gloves in 2018. The 37-year-old Haye (28-3, 26 KOs) has already made it clear that if he loses his rematch against 35-year-old Tony Bellew (29-2-1, 19 KOs) on May 5, he’ll be walking away from the sport.
Fury says Hearn & Joshua are trying to dictate contract terms
By Marcus Richardson: Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury (25-0, 18 KOs) doesn’t like the way Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn is trying to dictate terms with him in the negotiations for a fight in late 2018.
Tyson Fury: I won’t be forced into fighting the elite heavyweights
By Scott Gilfoid: Tyson Fury says he won’t be forced into fighting the “elite” heavyweights in the division until he’s 100% ready to face them in the future. When Fury speaks about the elite heavyweights, he’s referring to Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker.