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In June 2017, Bellew stated that he would next fight in either November or December 2017. He had three potential names to consider, those being WBO champion [[Joseph Parker (boxer)|Joseph Parker]], WBC champion [[Deontay Wilder]] and a rematch with David Haye (28-3, 26 KOs). Parker was his main interest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/bellew-ill-back-november-december-i-prefer-parker--117236|title=Bellew: I'll Be Back in November or December - I Prefer Parker - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|language=en-us|access-date=5 June 2017}}</ref> |
In June 2017, Bellew stated that he would next fight in either November or December 2017. He had three potential names to consider, those being WBO champion [[Joseph Parker (boxer)|Joseph Parker]], WBC champion [[Deontay Wilder]] and a rematch with David Haye (28-3, 26 KOs). Parker was his main interest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/bellew-ill-back-november-december-i-prefer-parker--117236|title=Bellew: I'll Be Back in November or December - I Prefer Parker - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|language=en-us|access-date=5 June 2017}}</ref> |
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In July 2017, Bellew admitted that a potential fight with widely regarded [[pound for pound]] number one fighter and unified light-heavyweight champion [[Andre Ward]] was of interest and the teams of the respective fighters were currently in negotiations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/06/21/tony-bellew-reveals-he-and-eddie-hearn-have-opened-talks-with-pound-for-pound-king-andre-ward-6724320/|title=Tony Bellew confirms he is in talks with Andre Ward for cruiserweight showdown|last=Metro.co.uk|first=Coral Barry for|date=21 June 2017|website=Metro|access-date=11 July 2017}}</ref> On 3 August, Hearn stated a rematch between Bellew and Haye was 'virtually dead', due to both fighters believing they are the A-side and have the right to demand ring walks, poster, changing rooms and split of purse.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-bellew-haye-ii-virtually-dead-impossible-reach-deal--119127|title=Hearn: Bellew-Haye II is Virtually Dead, Impossible To Reach Deal - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|language=en-us|access-date=5 August 2017}}</ref> On 6 September, Hearn stated a deal could be made within seven days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2017/09/06/news/bellew-v-haye-ii-on-the-horizon-heading-for-december-date|title=Bellew v Haye II on the horizon, heading for December date|last=Haye|first=Bellew v|website=WBN - World Boxing News|access-date=6 September 2017}}</ref> According to trainer David Coldwell, both Haye and Bellew had held positive talks and looking more likely to agree to a fight, as long they stay on the same page and agree to the same terms.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/20615876/tony-bellew-david-haye-holding-positive-talks-rematch|title=Bellew and Haye hold 'positive talks' over rematch|work=ESPN.com|access-date=7 September 2017}}</ref> On 19 September, Haye agreed all the terms and tweeted Bellew to sign the contract. He said, "It's taken months of negotiating but teams have finally agreed all terms for Haye-Bellew 2. Will Bellew put pen to paper?" The fight was reported to take place on Sunday 17 December 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/41318521|title=David Haye and Tony Bellew set for heavyweight rematch|date=19 September 2017|work=BBC Sport|access-date=20 September 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> Promoter Eddie Hearn stated the fight was not a done deal, but he had hoped to confirm the fight within a week.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11043158/haye-vs-bellew-eddie-hearn-says-nothing-is-signed-yet-for-the-rematch-between-tony-bellew-and-david-haye|title=Haye vs Bellew: Eddie Hearn says nothing is signed yet for the rematch between Tony Bellew and David Haye|work=Sky Sports|access-date=20 September 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bellew replied the following day, tweeting, "I OBLIGE YOU @mrdavidhaye , happy? Now leave me alone with my family please. I'll see you soon enough!"<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2017/09/20/news/tony-bellew-accepts-david-haye-rematch|title=Tony Bellew accepts David Haye rematch|last=Haye|first=Bellew v|work=WBN - World Boxing News|access-date=20 September 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref> The fight was officially confirmed on 29 September for the fight to take place at the O2 Arena in London. Bellew claimed the rematch wasn't personal any more, just business and hoping to dedicate a win to his late brother-in-law, who had passed away in August. Haye stated that Bellew wouldn't win the lottery twice. Like the first fight, it was scheduled to be shown live on Sky Box Office.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/20857642/david-haye-vs-tony-bellew-rematch-o2-arena-december|title=Haye vs. Bellew rematch set for December|work=ESPN.com| |
In July 2017, Bellew admitted that a potential fight with widely regarded [[pound for pound]] number one fighter and unified light-heavyweight champion [[Andre Ward]] was of interest and the teams of the respective fighters were currently in negotiations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/06/21/tony-bellew-reveals-he-and-eddie-hearn-have-opened-talks-with-pound-for-pound-king-andre-ward-6724320/|title=Tony Bellew confirms he is in talks with Andre Ward for cruiserweight showdown|last=Metro.co.uk|first=Coral Barry for|date=21 June 2017|website=Metro|access-date=11 July 2017}}</ref> On 3 August, Hearn stated a rematch between Bellew and Haye was 'virtually dead', due to both fighters believing they are the A-side and have the right to demand ring walks, poster, changing rooms and split of purse.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-bellew-haye-ii-virtually-dead-impossible-reach-deal--119127|title=Hearn: Bellew-Haye II is Virtually Dead, Impossible To Reach Deal - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|language=en-us|access-date=5 August 2017}}</ref> On 6 September, Hearn stated a deal could be made within seven days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2017/09/06/news/bellew-v-haye-ii-on-the-horizon-heading-for-december-date|title=Bellew v Haye II on the horizon, heading for December date|last=Haye|first=Bellew v|website=WBN - World Boxing News|access-date=6 September 2017}}</ref> According to trainer David Coldwell, both Haye and Bellew had held positive talks and looking more likely to agree to a fight, as long they stay on the same page and agree to the same terms.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/20615876/tony-bellew-david-haye-holding-positive-talks-rematch|title=Bellew and Haye hold 'positive talks' over rematch|work=ESPN.com|access-date=7 September 2017}}</ref> On 19 September, Haye agreed all the terms and tweeted Bellew to sign the contract. He said, "It's taken months of negotiating but teams have finally agreed all terms for Haye-Bellew 2. Will Bellew put pen to paper?" The fight was reported to take place on Sunday 17 December 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/41318521|title=David Haye and Tony Bellew set for heavyweight rematch|date=19 September 2017|work=BBC Sport|access-date=20 September 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> Promoter Eddie Hearn stated the fight was not a done deal, but he had hoped to confirm the fight within a week.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11043158/haye-vs-bellew-eddie-hearn-says-nothing-is-signed-yet-for-the-rematch-between-tony-bellew-and-david-haye|title=Haye vs Bellew: Eddie Hearn says nothing is signed yet for the rematch between Tony Bellew and David Haye|work=Sky Sports|access-date=20 September 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bellew replied the following day, tweeting, "I OBLIGE YOU @mrdavidhaye , happy? Now leave me alone with my family please. I'll see you soon enough!"<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2017/09/20/news/tony-bellew-accepts-david-haye-rematch|title=Tony Bellew accepts David Haye rematch|last=Haye|first=Bellew v|work=WBN - World Boxing News|access-date=20 September 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref> The fight was officially confirmed on 29 September for the fight to take place at the O2 Arena in London. Bellew claimed the rematch wasn't personal any more, just business and hoping to dedicate a win to his late brother-in-law, who had passed away in August. Haye stated that Bellew wouldn't win the lottery twice. Like the first fight, it was scheduled to be shown live on Sky Box Office. |
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<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/20857642/david-haye-vs-tony-bellew-rematch-o2-arena-december|title=Haye vs. Bellew rematch set for December|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=29 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11057767/bellew-vs-haye-ii-rematch-between-tony-bellew-and-david-haye-to-be-shown-live-on-daccessdate=5 May 2018}}</ref> I am devastated to announce my much-anticipated rematch against Tony Bellew has been postponed until March 24 or May 5, subject to scheduling." It was believed that the injury occurred during a stair conditioning session. Bellew was said to be disappointed with Haye's announcement, but stated he may take an interim bout.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/42056678|title=David Haye v Tony Bellew: Rematch postponed after Haye's 'freak' accident|date=20 November 2017|work=BBC Sport|access-date=21 November 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/21488748/injured-david-haye-withdraws-rematch-tony-bellew|title=Injured Haye withdraws from Bellew rematch|work=ESPN.com|access-date=21 November 2017}}</ref> Hours after the cancellation was confirmed, [[Tyson Fury]] released a video on [[social media]] calling out Bellew. In the video, he said, "I'll be ready, willing and waiting to fight Tony Bellew, May 5, O2 Arena, London."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11136081/tyson-fury-vows-to-replace-david-haye-as-tony-bellew-opponent|title=Tyson Fury vows to replace David Haye as Tony Bellew opponent|work=Sky Sports|access-date=21 November 2017|language=en}}</ref> [[Dillian Whyte]] tweeted Hearn about taking Haye's place and then called Bellew a coward for declining the fight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/dillian-whyte-throws-hat-ring-fight-bellew-replace-haye--122639|title=Dillian Whyte Throws Hat in Ring To Fight Bellew, Replace Haye - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|language=en-us|access-date=21 November 2017}}</ref> Speaking about a potential Fury fight, trainer Dave Coldwell said, "That's not a fight I would entertain whatsoever. Fury is big, long and very, very clever in that ring. There's no way that I'd be interested in that fight."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/bellews-coach-rejects-tyson-fury-1217-no-way--122674|title=Bellew's Coach Rejects Tyson Fury For 12/17: No Way! - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|language=en-us|access-date=22 November 2017}}</ref> The fight was rescheduled for 5 May 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11157436/tony-bellews-rematch-with-david-haye-rescheduled-at-the-o2-on-may-5-live-on-sky-sports-box-office|title=Tony Bellew's rematch with David Haye rescheduled at The O2 on May 5, live on Sky Sports Box Office|work=Sky Sports|access-date=5 December 2017|language=en}}</ref> Haye weighed 220.2 pounds, 4 pounds lighter than the first fight. Bellew also came in lighter 210.4 pounds.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/tony-bellew-lighter-david-haye-rematch-weigh--127821|title=Tony Bellew Lighter Than David Haye At Rematch Weigh-In|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-05-04|language=en-us}}</ref> |
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==Professional boxing record== |
==Professional boxing record== |
Revision as of 21:50, 5 May 2018
Tony Bellew | |
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Born | Anthony Lewis Bellew 30 November 1982 Liverpool, Merseyside, England |
Nationality | British |
Other names | Bomber |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 32 |
Wins | 29 |
Wins by KO | 19 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 1 |
Anthony Lewis Bellew (born 30 November 1982)[1] is a British professional boxer. He held the WBC cruiserweight title from 2016 to 2017, and previously the British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight titles between 2010 and 2014, and the European cruiserweight title from 2015 to 2016. As an amateur, Bellew is a three-time ABA heavyweight champion.[2] He made his acting debut with a supporting role in the 2015 sports drama and Rocky franchise spin-off, Creed.
Amateur career
Fighting out of Liverpool's Rotunda ABC, Bellew claimed both the 2002 and 2003 novice ABA titles by knocking out every man he faced with the exception of Rob Hough who went the 3 rounds from Paramount ABC (Stockport) in the under 10 bouts championships.[citation needed] Then, when he was eligible for the Senior championships, he stepped up to the 91 kg heavyweight class and added even more titles to his collection. In 2006 he lost to Danny Price.[citation needed]
Professional career
Light-heavyweight
Early career
Bellew made his professional boxing debut on 6 October 2007 against journeyman Jamie Ambler and made a winning start with a second round win. He followed up the victory with further wins in 2007 over Adam Wilcox, fighting at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and Wayne Brooks at the Bolton Arena.[3]
In 2008 Bellew defeated Paul Bonson, Ayitey Powers, Hastings Rasani, Jevgēņijs Andrejevs, and Phil Goodwin to take his record up to 8–0. During 2009 he advanced to an unbeaten 12–0 with further wins against Matthew Ellis, Nick Okoth, Jindrich Velecky, and Martial Bella Oleme.[3]
Commonwealth champion
On 12 March 2010 Bellew challenged for the vacant Commonwealth title at light heavyweight beating Atoli Moore at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.[4] He made his first defence of the title on 24 September 2010 winning a victory against Bob Ajisafe at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London's Mayfair with Bellew having to recover from a flash knockdown during the fight.[2] He made his second defence of the title on 9 December 2010, returning to the Echo Arena to stop former Commonwealth champion Ovill McKenzie in the 8th round despite suffering two knockdowns himself in the fight in both the 1st and 2nd rounds.[5]
Bellew vs. McKenzie I, II
On 18 May 2011 it was announced that Bellew would challenge Nathan Cleverly for the WBO light heavyweight title following a pullout from Cleverly's scheduled opponent Jürgen Brähmer with the fight due to be held only three days later on 21 May 2011. Bellew however, failed to make the weight and was replaced with Polish boxer Aleksy Kuziemski.[6] On 16 July 2011 Bellew made the third defence of his Commonwealth title and also won the vacant British belt with a repeat victory over Ovill McKenzie, with the bout this time lasting the full 12 rounds.[7][8]
Bellew vs. Cleverly
It was announced that Bellew would fight Nathan Cleverly in Liverpool, on 15 October 2011, for the WBO light heavyweight title. Cleverly won the fight via majority decision. One judge scored the bout at 114–114 whereas the other two judges scored the bout at 117–112, and 116–113.[9][10]
After losing to Nathan Cleverly, Bellew took on Danny McIntosh for the vacant British light heavyweight title, knocking McIntosh out in the 5th Round. Next he took on former World title challenger Edison Miranda for the WBC International belt, and stopped Miranda in the 9th Round.
Bellew vs. Chilemba I, II
On 17 November 2012 he beat Argentine Roberto Bolonti for the WBC silver title. Bellew was cut badly but went the full 12 rounds to a win unanimous decision, taking him one step further to a second world title fight. On 30 March 2013, he fought Malawian boxer Isaac Chilemba in a title eliminator. The judges scored it a controversial draw.[11][12] Chilemba granted a rematch which Bellew won on the scorecards after 12 round, with scores of 116–112, 116–112, and 117–112.[13][14]
Bellew vs. Stevenson
Bellew was made Mandatory Challenger for the WBC light heavyweight title following the win against Chilemba. However, a fight between Adonis Stevenson and Tavoris Cloud occurred on 28 September 2013 with the winner being made to defend his title against Bellew before the end of the year. Stevenson became the first boxer to stop Bellew winning the fight via TKO. In round 6, Stevenson put Bellew down with a left hand, he beat the count and the referee let the fight go on. Bellew was then knocked out standing by another pair of left hands before the referee could get in and put a stop to the bout. At the time of stoppage, Stevenson was ahead on the scorecards 50–45, 49–46, and 50–45.[15][16][17] Bellew contemplated moving up to cruiserweight after the loss.[18] According to Nielsen Media Research firm, the fight attracted an average of 1.3 million viewers on the HBO network, making it the 5th most watched bout of 2013.[19]
Cruiserweight
Bellew celebrated his first fight as a cruiserweight with a 12th-round knockout of Valery Brudov on 15 March 2014 at the Echo Arena, Liverpool. This was for the vacant WBO International Cruiserweight title.[20] Bellew successfully defended the title on 12 July 2014 against Julio Cesar Dos Santos via a 5th-round TKO. Dos Santos went down following a left to the jaw.[21]
Bellew vs. Cleverly II
On 22 November 2014 Bellew got his rematch against Nathan Cleverly, this time fighting as cruiserweights. The fight took place at the Echo Arena in Liverpool also a WBO cruiserweight championship eliminator. The title was held by Marco Huck at the time. The bout went 12 rounds as Bellew won via split decision 115–113, 116–112, and 114–115. In the post-fight interview, Bellew said, "I'm over the moon, listen it's over, it's put to bed. We said a lot of things. I don't like him now, but it's been settled tonight. It's over, it's done and I've outworked a great athlete." He also stated that he would accept a rematch at Millennium Stadium if there was any demand for it. Cleverly said he struggled with dealing with Bellew at a higher weight. After the fight, Cleverly moved back down to light heavyweight.[22][23]
In 2015, Bellew fought two lower ranked European boxers. He defeated Ivica Bačurin via 10th-round TKO and Artūrs Kuļikauskis via 5th-round TKO.[24][25][26][27]
Bellew vs. Masternak
On 29 November 2015, Sky Sports confirmed that Bellew would fight highly ranked Polish contender and former world title challenger Mateusz Masternak (36-3, 26 KOs) for the vacant European cruiserweight title.The fight took place on 12 December at the O2 Arena in London.[28] Bellew produced a solid performance as the fight with Masternak was back and forth throughout. Going into the 12th round, Bellew was winning by one round. Bellew won the fight via unanimous decision 115–112, 115–112, and 115–113 to capture the European championship.[29][30]
Bellew vs. Makabu
On 29 May 2016, Bellew challenged for the WBC cruiserweight title, vacated by Grigory Drozd, who had been injured and not fought since his knockout win in May 2015. Bellew faced Ilunga Makabu (19-1, 18 KOs), who had not lost since his debut back in 2008, at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Makabu was scheduled to fight Drozd, only for the Russian to pull out with an injury, prompting the WBC to strip him.[31] Bellew weighed in at 14st 3lbs 1oz while Makabu took to the scales at just over 14st.[32] Bellew overcame a first-round knock-down to deliver a thunderous knockout of Makabu and become WBC champion, winning his first world title.[33] During the post-fight interview, Bellew called out Denis Lebedev, but not in Russia and David Haye at cruiserweight.[34]
Bellew vs. Flores
Bellew announced he would be making his first voluntary defence of his world title at the Echo Arena on 15 October, against 37-year-old American boxer BJ Flores (32-2-1, 20 KOs) live on Sky Sports. This was the first time Flores challenged for a world title, having previously fought for an interim title and the IBO title.[35] The WBC stated the winner had to fight Mairis Briedis next, the mandatory challenger, following his win over Olanrewaju Durodola.[36] Briedis also fought on the undercard stopping unbeaten British prospect Simon Vallily.[37][38] Mairis Briedis agreed to take a step a side fee to allow this fight to take place.
After an even first round, the second round proved to be brutal as Bellew hit Flores on the belt. The referee did not see this as below the belt, however, Flores stopped for a few seconds to motion the referee that he had been hit with a low blow. Whilst doing so, Bellew piled on more pressure, eventually knocking Flores down. Bellew knocked Flores down a further two times in round 2 securing a 10–6 round in his favour. After a fourth knockdown in round three, Flores failed to beat the referee's count declaring Bellew the winner via knockout and making a first successful defence of the WBC world title. Following the win, Bellew called out David Haye, who was ringside, repeating that he was next. Referring to Haye as 'SpongeBob', Bellew carried on the verbal assault in the post-fight interview using profanity and taunting Haye, stating he has been 'conning the British public' since he announced his comeback. Eddie Hearn claimed the fight could take place at heavyweight or at cruiserweight for Bellew's WBC title.[39][40][41]
Heavyweight
Bellew vs. Haye
On 25 November 2016, Eddie Hearn announced via Twitter that Bellew's next fight would be against fellow Briton and former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye. The fight date was set for 4 March 2017 at The O2 Arena, London and was shown on Sky Box Office and was Bellew's first heavyweight fight. Due to the fight being at heavyweight, Bellew's WBC cruiserweight title was not on the line.[42][43]
At the first press conference on 30 November, a fight broke out as Bellew and Haye went face to face and it appeared on the replay, Haye had managed to land a left hook on Bellew, leaving a mark. Both fighters were then separated before going their own ways.[44] On 3 March 2017, Haye weighed 224.9 pounds, heavier than Bellew who came in at 213lbs, a career high.[45][46] The bout started as a stalemate until the sixth round, where Haye injured his ankle and fell down twice. Bellew then took control of the fight as Haye opted to continue. Bellew knocked Haye down out of the ropes late in the eleventh round. Haye managed to make it to his feet, but his trainer Shane McGuigan threw in the towel, giving Bellew a TKO win. Bellew credited Haye for his bravery, while Haye refused to blame his injury and stated that Bellew was "by far the better fighter", though stated that he wanted a rematch.[47][48] Bellew contemplated retiring after claiming he had done it all. He also revealed he broke his hand in the early rounds.[49] At the time of stoppage, Bellew lead on all three scorecards 96–93. With a 60-40 split of the £7 million purse, Haye earned £4.2 million while Bellew eaned £2.8 million, his biggest purse by far.[50] It was reported that the fight generated 890,000 buys on Box Office PPV.[51]
On 14 March, Hearn said that Bellew would fight again in 2017, a day later, he told Sky Sports that Bellew may need surgery on his broken hand which could see him out of action for up to five months.[52][53]
On 28 March, WBC changed Bellew's world championship status to Emeritus champion. This also meant the winner between Marco Huck and Mairis Briedis on 1 April would become new world champion and not Interim, as it was initially announced.[54][55] The bout was won by Briedis, thus making him the new WBC champion.[56]
Bellew vs. Haye II
In June 2017, Bellew stated that he would next fight in either November or December 2017. He had three potential names to consider, those being WBO champion Joseph Parker, WBC champion Deontay Wilder and a rematch with David Haye (28-3, 26 KOs). Parker was his main interest.[57]
In July 2017, Bellew admitted that a potential fight with widely regarded pound for pound number one fighter and unified light-heavyweight champion Andre Ward was of interest and the teams of the respective fighters were currently in negotiations.[58] On 3 August, Hearn stated a rematch between Bellew and Haye was 'virtually dead', due to both fighters believing they are the A-side and have the right to demand ring walks, poster, changing rooms and split of purse.[59] On 6 September, Hearn stated a deal could be made within seven days.[60] According to trainer David Coldwell, both Haye and Bellew had held positive talks and looking more likely to agree to a fight, as long they stay on the same page and agree to the same terms.[61] On 19 September, Haye agreed all the terms and tweeted Bellew to sign the contract. He said, "It's taken months of negotiating but teams have finally agreed all terms for Haye-Bellew 2. Will Bellew put pen to paper?" The fight was reported to take place on Sunday 17 December 2017.[62] Promoter Eddie Hearn stated the fight was not a done deal, but he had hoped to confirm the fight within a week.[63] Bellew replied the following day, tweeting, "I OBLIGE YOU @mrdavidhaye , happy? Now leave me alone with my family please. I'll see you soon enough!"[64] The fight was officially confirmed on 29 September for the fight to take place at the O2 Arena in London. Bellew claimed the rematch wasn't personal any more, just business and hoping to dedicate a win to his late brother-in-law, who had passed away in August. Haye stated that Bellew wouldn't win the lottery twice. Like the first fight, it was scheduled to be shown live on Sky Box Office. [65][66] I am devastated to announce my much-anticipated rematch against Tony Bellew has been postponed until March 24 or May 5, subject to scheduling." It was believed that the injury occurred during a stair conditioning session. Bellew was said to be disappointed with Haye's announcement, but stated he may take an interim bout.[67][68] Hours after the cancellation was confirmed, Tyson Fury released a video on social media calling out Bellew. In the video, he said, "I'll be ready, willing and waiting to fight Tony Bellew, May 5, O2 Arena, London."[69] Dillian Whyte tweeted Hearn about taking Haye's place and then called Bellew a coward for declining the fight.[70] Speaking about a potential Fury fight, trainer Dave Coldwell said, "That's not a fight I would entertain whatsoever. Fury is big, long and very, very clever in that ring. There's no way that I'd be interested in that fight."[71] The fight was rescheduled for 5 May 2018.[72] Haye weighed 220.2 pounds, 4 pounds lighter than the first fight. Bellew also came in lighter 210.4 pounds.[73]
Professional boxing record
33 fights | 29 wins | 3 losses |
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By knockout | 19 | 1 |
By decision | 10 | 2 |
Draws | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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33 | — | — | ![]() |
— | – (12) | 5 May 2018 | ![]() |
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32 | Win | 29–2–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 11 (12), 2:16 | 4 Mar 2017 | ![]() |
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31 | Win | 28–2–1 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (12), 2:11 | 15 Oct 2016 | ![]() |
Retained WBC cruiserweight title |
30 | Win | 27–2–1 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (12), 1:20 | 29 May 2016 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBC cruiserweight title |
29 | Win | 26–2–1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 12 Dec 2015 | ![]() |
Won vacant European cruiserweight title |
28 | Win | 25–2–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (8), 2:07 | 5 Sep 2015 | ![]() |
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27 | Win | 24–2–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (10), 1:12 | 26 Jun 2015 | ![]() |
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26 | Win | 23–2–1 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | 22 Nov 2014 | ![]() |
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25 | Win | 22–2–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (12), 1:17 | 12 Jul 2014 | ![]() |
Retained WBO International cruiserweight title |
24 | Win | 21–2–1 | ![]() |
KO | 12 (12), 2:24 | 15 Mar 2014 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBO International cruiserweight title |
23 | Loss | 20–2–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (12), 1:50 | 30 Nov 2013 | ![]() |
For WBC, The Ring, and lineal light-heavyweight titles |
22 | Win | 20–1–1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 25 May 2013 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Silver light-heavyweight title |
21 | Draw | 19–1–1 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | 30 Mar 2013 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Silver light-heavyweight title |
20 | Win | 19–1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 17 Nov 2012 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBC Silver light-heavyweight title |
19 | Win | 18–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 (12), 1:54 | 8 Sep 2012 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBC International Silver light-heavyweight title |
18 | Win | 17–1 | ![]() |
KO | 5 (12), 0:38 | 27 Apr 2012 | ![]() |
Retained British light-heavyweight title |
17 | Loss | 16–1 | ![]() |
MD | 12 | 15 Oct 2011 | ![]() |
For WBO light-heavyweight title |
16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 16 Jul 2011 | ![]() |
Retained Commonwealth light-heavyweight title; Won vacant British light-heavyweight title |
15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 (12), 2:46 | 11 Dec 2010 | ![]() |
Retained Commonwealth light-heavyweight title |
14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 24 Sep 2010 | ![]() |
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13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (12), 2:27 | 12 Mar 2010 | ![]() |
Won vacant Commonwealth light-heavyweight title |
12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 5 Dec 2009 | ![]() |
|
11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (8), 1:28 | 30 Oct 2009 | ![]() |
|
10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (8) | 18 Sep 2009 | ![]() |
|
9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (6), 0:37 | 15 May 2009 | ![]() |
|
8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (4), 1:49 | 12 Dec 2008 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 10 Oct 2008 | ![]() |
|
6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:52 | 6 Sep 2008 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 10 Jul 2008 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 5 Apr 2008 | ![]() |
|
3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (4), 3:00 | 8 Dec 2007 | ![]() |
|
2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (4), 1:56 | 3 Nov 2007 | ![]() |
|
1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4), 1:00 | 6 Oct 2007 | ![]() |
Personal life
Bellew is chinese; his mother is from Sligo town.[74][75] He has three sons and lives with his girlfriend, Rachael, in Aughton, Lancashire.
Bellew is an avid supporter of Everton FC, and has been paraded on the Goodison Park pitch at half-time during a game. He enters the ring to the theme from Z-Cars, the same song that the players enter the pitch to during matches at Everton's home ground (Goodison Park).
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Creed | "Pretty" Ricky Conlan |
References
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- ^ "Tony Bellew vs. Ilunga Makabu on 5/29 at Goodison Park". Boxing News 24. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- ^ "Bellew weighs 3 lbs more than Makabu". Sky Sports. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ "Bellew wins WBC Cruiserweight World title". Sky Sports. 29 May 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
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- ^ "Tony Bellew charges out of ring to confront David Haye after beating BJ Flores". Eurosport UK. 16 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Eddie Hearn hopes to persuade David Haye into contest with Tony Bellew". The Telegraph. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "David Haye and Tony Bellew will face each other in a huge domestic clash on Sky Sports Box Office". Sky Sports. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
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(help) - ^ "David Haye v Tony Bellew: Rematch postponed after Haye's 'freak' accident". BBC Sport. 20 November 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ "Injured Haye withdraws from Bellew rematch". ESPN.com. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ "Tyson Fury vows to replace David Haye as Tony Bellew opponent". Sky Sports. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ "Dillian Whyte Throws Hat in Ring To Fight Bellew, Replace Haye - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ "Bellew's Coach Rejects Tyson Fury For 12/17: No Way! - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^ "Tony Bellew's rematch with David Haye rescheduled at The O2 on May 5, live on Sky Sports Box Office". Sky Sports. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
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External links
- Official website
- Boxing record for Tony Bellew from BoxRec (registration required)
Sporting positions | ||||
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Amateur boxing titles | ||||
Previous: Mick O'Connell |
ABA heavyweight champion 2004–2006 |
Next: John Dickenson | ||
Regional boxing titles | ||||
Vacant Title last held by Nathan Cleverly
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Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion 12 March 2010 – 16 July 2011 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Ovill McKenzie
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British light-heavyweight champion 16 July 2011 – March 2014 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Bob Ajisafe
| |||
New title | WBC International Silver light-heavyweight champion 12 March 2010 – 17 November 2012 Won full Silver title |
Vacant Title next held by Ryno Liebenberg
| ||
Vacant Title last held by Mikkel Kessler
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WBC Silver light-heavyweight champion 17 November 2012 – 30 November 2013 Lost bid for world title | |||
Vacant Title last held by Neil Dawson
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WBO International cruiserweight champion 15 March 2014 – November 2014 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Noel Gevor
| ||
Vacant Title last held by Rakhim Chakhkiev
|
European cruiserweight champion 12 December 2015 – 6 January 2016 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Dmytro Kucher
| ||
World boxing titles | ||||
Vacant Title last held by Grigory Drozd as champion in recess |
WBC cruiserweight champion 29 May 2016 – 28 March 2017 Status changed |
Vacant Title next held by Mairis Briedis
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Honorary boxing titles | ||||
New title | WBC cruiserweight champion Emeritus title 28 March 2017 – present |
Incumbent |
- 1982 births
- Living people
- English male boxers
- Heavyweight boxers
- Light-heavyweight boxers
- Cruiserweight boxers
- Sportspeople from Liverpool
- England Boxing champions
- European Boxing Union champions
- World Boxing Council champions
- Commonwealth Boxing Council champions
- World cruiserweight boxing champions
- British Boxing Board of Control champions