Tony Bellew loss

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Inside Tony Bellew’s gruelling 14-week training camp as he prepares for David Haye rematch.

I tried my best and he is probably the best cruiserweight that ever lived. Tony Bellew reveals he has lost 30lbs since beginning training for Oleksandr Usyk fight. Usyk stated 2018 was the most difficult year of his career, but most successful. "I don't care about the weight, I don't care about how good he is, how many stupid things he wants to say, that he's invisible in the ring. Bellew was stopped in the eighth round as he lost his challenge for Usyk's four cruiserweight world titlesaTony Bellew confirmed he will now retire from the ring after losing to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night.Bellew was stopped in the eighth round as he lost his challenge for Usyk's four cruiserweight world titlesaHe will now hang up his gloves and sent a warning to anyone thinking of taking on the Ukrainian next. "Bellew faces the toughest challenge of his career in Usyk who is the undisputed cruiserweight champion and inarguably one of the best boxers in the sport today. Haye managed to beat the count again, not long before Bellew started unloading a barrage of punches. Haye started the opening two rounds using his jab, leaving a mark around Bellew's right eye. Usyk vs Bellew: Tony Bellew issues fresh statement after vicious KO loss to Usyk TONY BELLEW has issued a fresh statement following his heartbreaking loss to Oleksandr Usyk. He had three potential names to consider, those being In July 2017, Bellew admitted that a potential fight with widely regarded On 20 November, it was reported that Haye had injured his arm and forced to pull out of the fight. A brave Bellew tried to get up slowly and beat the count but referee Terry O'Connor stopped the fight. With Haye against the ropes, referee Howard Foster stepped in at 2 minutes 14 seconds, giving Bellew his second stoppage win over Haye.On fight night, Usyk, who is usually a slow starter, eventually took full control of the bout and stopped Bellew in round eight to retain all the cruiserweight belts. "Listen, forget about the weight, forget about dieting, this is all about a fight, this is all about becoming undisputed cruiserweight champion of the world,” Bellew told Sky Sports. Another left hand wobbled Bellew before Usyk finished him off with another left which dropped Bellew backwards with his head landing on the bottom rope. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment.The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. "We need to put goals in front of us and move towards them," Usyk later stated.Bellew announced his retirement in the ring following his defeat to Usyk. In a statement, Haye said, "I am devastated to announce my much-anticipated rematch against Tony Bellew has been postponed until 24 March or 5 May, subject to scheduling. It doesn't matter if I turn up with loads of muscles, a six pack, and look beautiful. He followed up the victory with further wins in 2007 over Adam Wilcox, fighting at the In 2008 Bellew defeated Paul Bonson, Ayitey Powers, Hastings Rasani, Jevgēņijs Andrejevs, and Phil Goodwin to take his record up to 8–0. Both fighters were then separated before going their own ways.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.On 28 March, the WBC changed Bellew's world championship status to Emeritus champion. My body couldn't do it anymore. I'm not going to shock the world for the first time, not even the second time, it's going to be the third time.Bellew is just half a stone away from making the 200lbs cruiserweight limit with four weeks to spareOleksandr Usyk is the overwhelming betting favourite to beat BellewIndependent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Bellew is just half a stone away from making the 200lbs cruiserweight limit with four weeks to spareWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? A first loss. “I'm going to get into even better shape, and I'm going to gain more muscle,” says Bellew. Judges Alejandro Cid and Steve Gray scored the first seven rounds 68–65 and 67–66 respectively in favour of Bellew, while Yury Koptsev had the fight 67–67.Afterwards, Bellew paid tribute to Usyk and announced his retirement from boxing, saying, "I have been doing this for 20 years, and it is over." "I chose to do this one more time.