Bellew v Usyk

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Tony Bellew’s opponent Oleksandr Usyk ‘bossed’ Klitschko in sparring ahead of Tyson Fury fight, Johnny Nelson claims

The undefeated Ukrainian will put all four of his cruiserweight belts on the line on November 10 in Manchester when comes face to face with the Brit

Oleksandr Usyk, Tony Bellew’s next opponent, once dominated Wladimir Klitschko so badly during a sparring session that the former heavyweight champion told him to leave after one round.

Usyk, seen as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world right now, is preparing to defend all four of his world cruiserweight titles against Bellew in Manchester on November 10.



The Ukrainian won the World Boxing Super Series in July of this year and is the only man to ever hold four world titles in the 200-pound division.

He is expected to move up to heavyweight later in his career and while many have failed to make the jump up in weight, it seems Usyk is well prepared.

Speaking in April, Sky Sports Boxing pundit Johnny Nelson revealed how Bellew’s opponent once completely ‘bossed’ former world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko while helping him prepare to face Tyson Fury.

It was a fight Klitschko would of course go on to lose, with Fury shocking the world to claim all the belts. However, as Nelson told Behind The Gloves, it was the performance of his sparring partner which left an equally indelible impression.

“I rate Usyk. When I saw him sparring with Wladimir when Wladimir was preparing for Tyson Fury, I said ‘who is that guy? Who is he?’”Johnny Nelson said.

“I had no idea, but I know there was something special about him. He did one round with Wladimir, and Wladimir slung him out and said, ‘get out, not while the press is here.’

“He was making it hard for Wladimir. He was like bossing Wladimir. ‘Get him out. Get somebody else in,” Nelson said.

For many pundits and fans alike, Bellew stands little to no chance going up against the 31-year-old who is yet to experience defeat or even discomfort in any one of his 15 fights.

According to bet365, Usyk is 1/7 to win the fight outright and can be backed at 10/11 to win by stoppage or 8/5 to win by decision.

Meanwhile, his Scouse opponent is as long as 9/2 to win outright, 6/1 to win by stoppage and a whopping 14/1 to win by decision.

https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/4...johnny-nelson/

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Bellew has bigger eyes than his belly and Usyk may make him not be hungry anymore after all when he realise

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Bellew has bigger eyes than his belly and Usyk may make him not be hungry anymore after all when he realise

Why are you talking like your speaking Jive Beanz?

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Bellew has bigger eyes than his belly and Usyk may make him not be hungry anymore after all when he realise

Why are you talking like your speaking Jive Beanz?

Nah, it's the return of @paulkevin #welcomebackPK #@Masterlovesyoureally

[Freedom]

Oleksandr Usyk arrives in Manchester for Tony Bellew fight

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I've got this gut feeling that Bellew is gonna catch him and rock him down to his boots at some stage.... making the second half of this fight very interesting.
Realistically Usyk should box his head off and have a points win firmly in the bag by this point (I said before part of me thinks the result is already decided and Bellew is taking a massive pay off/retirement package to make it look good and kick start Hearns new talent to big UK audience 🤔)