Views On Tony Bellew

I know i'm not the only guy on here who's a fan of the man and Arnie as well. Both been class acts on here and really taken time to benefit the boards with there thoughts.

I seen posts before slagging fighters off after displays and especially guys like Tony who post on here. This isn't a thread to slag them off. I'm just looking for constructive thoughts. Tony probs won't read but i'm into technical aspects of sport and we have a fair few good analyst's amongst forum and i'd be interested to see there thought's on a fighter with clearly a fair few things going for him along with a few things' that hinder him.

As a fan i'm worried about Tony. I see something in the lad but i think there's a lot of negative's to go with the very big positives.

Negative's

Mental Side

-I think Tony was anticipating a little to much and was expecting rather then reacting early on. I think Tony was thinking about his work to much rather then just doing his thing. After the knockdown's i saw a different Tony. Ok still getting hit but wasn't hesitant, Wasn't over thinking. I don't know if the Ajisafe had a bearing on Tony early on. Maybe Tony was trying to thinking a bit more because he didn't last time but he doesn't need to over think he just needs to know go to work and relax and let it flow. You know you have to use jab.

After the knockdown's Tony got up effing and blinding at himself . You gotta love that. Most would be doing Trevor Berbick impressions but he bounces up and shakes head. It's great to see a fighter accept he's doing things wrong but Tony your winding self up to much.

You know what your doing wrong which is positive mate. We all make Mistakes but you know once you get wound up your work goes to pot. Just do what you see, and see what you do.

Defence
The low left hand caused you problems early. I'm not going to say you got to get it up because i respect why you have it low at times. I think early doors he wasn't reacting but anticipating to much and was reading his movements wrong. I think he'd be best suited to getting the left up early doors and keeping behind jab. The shoulder roll at times works really well but i think it's a case of learning when to use it and where.

Sometimes you did it and Ovil would step round and he'd rise back up and luckily he never followed up. As the fight wore on it looked better and better. I think it's just consistency and i like to see him parry a bit more and take on gloves a bit more. Add bit more variety. I definatley think defensive drilling is in order because it's not his chin that get's him floored. It's the fact he's not seeing punches coming and we all know there the worst.

JAB
I think with his range and height i'd like to see him keep fight at range and work the jab and make it more precise and change the levels more. Work it to head and body and please hook off your jab Tony! Because if he did i think you'd of walked Ovil onto your right hand a lot more.

Positives

Champions' heart

That second knockdown was so heavy. I knew Tony would come back but it would of sparked most men. The way he walked through his shot and showed him that he wouldn't be denied has to be commended. He also went to work and started to win rounds like a champion. Didn't panic just broke man down and showed he does have a brain to go with power.

Punches
Power and at times technically your so crisp. The left hook....**** off!!! Text book stuff, a beauty. But during fight you get a little ragged with shots. Maybe bit power crazy. Tony if you refine your punch technique your going to be very hard to stop. Gerald McClellan Is you! :good....man worked at range. Changed head to body and took guys out.

Inside Work
For a tall guy i think your pretty good on the inside. On ropes he came at you and you rip to body, dipped knees rolled under and hooked with left and turned him. Classy stuff. I think if you stay patient you can work at range. Step in behind your work and keep the heat on. Plus with your shoulder roll you can lean away roll back with a right hand.

All in all i think Tony can have a good break and then i'd like to see him work on defence moves and repetitions for a while. Work on refining punches to make them more crisp and precise. It's consistency with Tony.

I think Tony's at a crossroads. As a fan i'm worried if he doesn't do the above he will lose title and not go on to what i believe he should and that's world titles. I really do see talent in the lad. Tonight in adversity i saw a guy who produces his best work.

Light Heavy or Cruiser?.......maybe the later for me....lads any thoughts?

Your Thought's on Bomber :bbb

 

Think that's a lot due to him getting wound up and he starts fuming about anything. He's probably moan if someone farted in crowd. He just wants to win so bad. He does need to stop that even though i think Ovil was cracking him to back of head your right.

 

:good Cheers Pal

I worry that your right. He's going to be entertaining while he's around that's for sure.

 

Two fantastic posts. I think TFFP your hit a good point. He's not going in with a tactical plan by looks. You need to be aware of your opponents strength's and weaknesses and apply the plan and it would work wonders.

Roe your right the guys he's fought are awkward and dangerous and i think he get's stick for fighting guys no one else wanted to.

 

He always strikes me as a student of the game that's what baffles me a bit....i know punches are a different breed but i'd love for him to apply pressure behind jab and pick his shots and revert to basics early. Then slide into the more advanced skills later into a fight.