The 46-year-old emcee, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, makes the announcement via Instagram by posting a photo of himself and the YouTube star.
VERDICT
Tony Bellew says Deontay Wilder ‘has no class or skillset’ and as he explains why Anthony Joshua is the man to beat Tyson Fury in heavyweight showdown EXCLUSIVE 23rd March 2021, 1:38 pm
Tony Bellew says Deontay Wilder ‘has no class and no skillset’ as he outlined why Anthony Joshua will be the man to beat Tyson Fury.
This week, promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that Joshua and Fury have signed their contracts for an undisputed heavyweight title showdown this year, with the bout depending on a site deal being finalised. Getty Bellew is the former WBC cruiserweight world champion
In reaction, Bellew reiterated his belief that AJ has what it takes to be the first man to topple Fury and explained why Wilder failed to do so.
CONFIRMED
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury CONTRACTS SIGNED for historic all-British undisputed heavyweight title fight, but deal for site must be confirmed with 30 days to finalise bout Michael Benson Updated: 16th March 2021, 11:04 am
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury has now been officially confirmed by Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn with a date and venue to be announced in the coming weeks.
Contracts are signed for the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO heavyweight world title clash, which is on course to be the biggest fight in British boxing history. Mark Robinson/Matchroom The colossal undisputed fight will break all records for UK boxing
GLOBAL
Tony Bellew makes bold Mike Tyson claim as he reacts to Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury announcement and explains why he believes AJ will become the undisputed heavyweight champion EXCLUSIVE Updated: 16th March 2021, 11:04 am
Tony Bellew claims Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are getting close to Mike Tyson’s level of superstardom.
On Monday, Eddie Hearn announced that both men have signed their contracts for an undisputed heavyweight title showdown this year. Getty Bellew believes the fight will be massive for boxing worldwide
Bellew reacted to the news on Fight Night Extra on talkSPORT 2: “Anthony Joshua is I think on par with Canelo as the face of our sport.
Canelo has in the past expressed his irritation at YouTubers in professional boxing and is no fan of either of the Paul brothers.
It is unclear at this stage whether this was a co-ordinated stunt to get back at Canelo, a planned ruse to promote the rival fight, or just a couple of random pranksters larking about.
Either way, boxing’s pound-for-pound king swiftly dealt with the situation himself, kicking both men out.
He then appeared to call them ‘f***ers’ which was partially picked up as he turned back to his microphone to continue the interview. Ed Mulholland/Matchroom
ICON
Ryan Garcia heaps praise on Manny Pacquiao as pair reportedly start talks for fight with huge 20-year age difference EXCLUSIVE Updated: 24th January 2021, 6:38 pm
Ryan Garcia has lauded Manny Pacquiao on talkSPORT amid claims that the pair could fight in 2021.
The 22-year-old lightweight star is reported to be in ‘preliminary discussions’ over a potential match-up against the Filipino legend who is now 42 years of age. Tom Hogan - Hogan Photos/Golden Boy
3 The youngster showed true toughness and grit to overcome Campbell
Garcia told talkSPORT Fight Night: “I’m trying to be a good example as a champion to this younger generation.
RESPONSE
Conor McGregor ‘confused little kid’ remark pounced on by Jake Paul after Notorious is questioned about him and Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul exhibition ahead of UFC 257 Michael Benson Updated: 24th January 2021, 1:23 pm
Before his loss to Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor branded Jake Paul a ‘confused little kid’ when asked about the YouTuber’s call-out campaign.
It was the first time he had spoken about the bizarre stunts the young American YouTuber attempted in a bid to lure the Irish UFC sensation into a boxing fight. GETTY
3 Paul watched on as Poirier knocked out McGregor in their main event match at UFC 257