Why? Lebedev has barely fought since he lost his title to Gassiev. What has he done to be ordered as a mandatory?
Bellew wants to be a true unified champion, would do a lot for his legacy if he could pull it off. I don't blame him for wanting the fight at 200 lbs.
I think Tony is the reason it's at 200. He wants all the bling but he doesn't need it. It's a really good fight as it is. If I was Usyk, I wouldn't stick around at cruiser. If Bellew doesn't want it, find someone who does.
Lebedev is a pointless fight. No one wants to see it. That being said Bellew doesn't really have a shot but who knows, I also said that for Haye and many gave him no shots against Mchnu.
WTF ...who bribed Mendoza this time ? World of Boxing or maybe even Matchroom ?! Usyk said CW or HW I want Tony Bellew next....now dont tell me Bellew doesnt want if its 3 belts instead of 4. Thats BS Why the F is it ' unlikely ' now Eddie ? What does it change ? If Bellew somehow beats Usyk then getting the other belt will be a piece of cake.
Jones needed slapping down and hurting for ridiculing every fighter he ever outclassed.. Jnr was owed that, bit of balance
Meh. Bellew is a better fight, but Lebedev ain't bad. How about Lebedev, Bellew, Andre Ward, and then to heavy?