At the O2 Arena in Greenwich, London, David “Hayemaker” Haye (28-3, 26 KOs) took on Tony “Bomber” Bellew (29-2, 19 KOs) at heavyweight. Bellew moved up from cruiserweight, where he holds the WBC world title, for a heavily hyped grudge match in the UK. Going in, Haye was the heavy favorite to win, and most predicted he would win by knockout early in the fight versus the … [Read more...]
David Haye vs. Tony Bellew: The Boxing Tribune Preview
David Haye came back into the game knowing that he could still make a tremendous amount of money, even years removed from his last meaningful performance. Of course, a quick look at the Heavyweight division now suggests that the former champion may have to pick and choose very carefully against an emerging crop of mobile, hard-hitting fighters who may have his number at the … [Read more...]
Revenge: Tony Bellew edges decision over Nathan Cleverly, speaks of trilogy – please, no…
Hopefully for the sake of the British people - and international, if they were unfortunately watching - Tony Bellew and Nathan Cleverly have settled their rivalry. Earlier this evening, topping a card that underwhelmed, Tony Bellew squeaked out a split decision victory over Nathan Cleverly at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. These two have a well-documented animosity toward … [Read more...]
Nathan Cleverly vs Tony Bellew – The Boxing Tribune preview
Nathan Cleverly (28-1-0, 14ko) and Tony Bellew (22-2-1, 14ko) add another chapter to their bitter rivalry on Saturday, November 22 in the latter's backyard at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, topping a bill that includes a number of marquee names - Anthony Joshua, George Groves, Callum Smith and James DeGale - with mismatched opposition. Unlike the bulk of the pay-per-view … [Read more...]
The State of Boxing (Euro version)
by Ted Sares Frank Maloney crosses over to the other side. Wlad dominates, but Pulev lurks and Briggs stalks Wlad considers restraining order on Briggs. Joshua rises and send a chill through the division. GGG is—well—GGG Martin Murray will be in Monaco and then maybe in mix to get beaten by GGG Fury wears a mask while Chisora behaves Solis eats, while Thompson seeks … [Read more...]