Bellew’s huge Usyk on Saturday night

The lack of smack talking leading up to this fight has been refreshing. For once, the simple matter of two fighters who are really good, despite possessing radically different styles, makes matters intriguing

Tony Bellew flooring David Haye. Pic: Getty

Tony Bellew has made the most of the third act of his career in the ring but this, his third straight pay per view headlining bout, might well be the end of the party for the likeable fighter.

A massive Everton fan, Bellew’s greatest triumph came in Goodison Park when he beat Adonis Creed despite suffering a late knockdown. Hitting the canvas was necessary for the script, but Bellew made the most of ...