His mouth let's him down. He's actually a decent hard working fighter, not the most talented or pleasing on the eye but he's had to work hard to get to where he is .... Like I say he spoils all that with his gob.
Bellew has achieved a lot in the sport and deserves props for that, but he is nonetheless a overachiever.
A few months ago I’d tell Bellew to avoid the top cruisers but right now I’d love him against Usyk. A genuine 50-50.
Heart wise hes on the best. Bellew is a pure fighter even he isnt the best puncher, with the most speed. he has ring iq and heart, and thats one of the best things a fighter can have.
Lewis, Hamed, Calzaghe, Joshua, Hatton, Froch, Haye, Benn, Eubank, Berg, Buchanan, McGuigan, Wilde, Conteh, Fitzsimmons. That enough for you?
It’s a good fight, but 50/50? You can’t be basing that on tonight’s win. Yes, it was emotional. Yes, it was dramatic. But Haye was finished long before he stepped in there tonight. I like Bellew, and I don’t like Haye, but I’m just trying to be real here. Bellew’s a hero to the underdog, and us Brits love that.
If he was to overcome Usyk or Gassiev I would put him in the top 15 all time Brit. Haye was damaged goods.