Tony Bellew did not appear best pleased when Oleksandr Usyk brought up the result of their fight during the press conference ahead of his meeting with Dereck Chisora on Saturday night. “One of the greatest pound-for-pound kings against the British bulldog Dereck Chisora with Tony Bellew and David Haye on that team,” said Hearn. TONY BELLEW was furious with Oleksandr Usyk - after the Ukrainian mentioned his 2018 KO of the Scouser in his press conference ahead of his clash with Derek Chisora. TONY BELLEW revealed he was ‘reprimanded and told off’ by Sky Sports after shouting support for Derek Chisora ringside. Dave Allen says Derek Chisora faces tough fight against Oleksandr Usyk, but that the Brit only needs to land one punch, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live. For other inquiries, Contact Us. “A big, strong boy in Derek is and the one thing than you can never write off is a punch. "And I’m a loyal person – what you do for me, I do for you. … Eddie Hearn says Oleksandr Usyk could fight winner of Dillian Whyte vs Dereck Chisora before Anthony Joshua. regular for Sky's commentary team since his retirement in 2018. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. “Because he’s needed that time to adapt his style, to do all the things he’s doing. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. 1 hour ago. Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew, inside The Bubble, preview a monster night of boxing headlined by Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker. Tony Bellew told Hearn that he does not think Usyk is ready for Joshua just yet News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. “Derek was always there with my biggest fights, right by my side, screaming and shouting for me. But he admitted his emotions got the better of him while he watched his close friend Chisora, 37, fight former opponent Oleksandr Usyk, 34. "I got reprimanded and told off by Sky for my shouting and stuff, but don’t employ me for the fights where my friends are fighting if that’s not what you want.". View our online Press Pack. "I know Dereck, and if Dereck says he won't walk, I don't care," Bellew said. Bellew admitted he was not bothered by his dressing down and will always continue to voice his support for his fighting friends. Usyk is a clear favourite in the bout as he cleaned out the 200lbs division and is now chasing the likes of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Dereck Chisora has vowed to avenge Tony Bellew when he takes on his past conqueror Oleksandr Usyk in an exciting heavyweight showdown at the O2 Arena. DERECK CHISORA has revealed he has put £500 on Tony Bellew to defeat David Haye on Saturday night - and Lethal Bizzle placed the bet for him. And his screams of encouragement landed him in hot water with Sky bosses. “Unless you get a lifting crane, it won’t work.” Tony Bellew has revealed that he landed himself in hot water with Sky for his conduct during Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Derek Chisora late last year. So it was just one of them nights. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Bellew, 38, told MHM Social: “It was purely as a friendship thing. David was the right choice. “They are … Chisora took the Ukrainian to the scorecards in his losing effort, despite the tactical instructions he received. “I know Dereck, and if Dereck says he won’t walk, I don’t care,” Bellew said. "So I went with David, a blockbuster as I said before. Dereck Chisora is a Zimbabwean-born British professional boxer. I’ll always support Derek, regardless of the atmosphere, regardless of the environment and regardless of the opponent. In a follow-up video, Haye spoke with former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew, a friend of Chisora, about the situation. Counting of Votes Underway, 3.19 Lakh Candidates Elected Unopposed. “If that right hook lands, the same right hook that landed on Carlos Takam and put him out. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. -TONY BELLEW REVEALS HE TOLD CHISORA 'TO STAY CALM' AFTER MELTDOWN 'I WAS SPIRALLING OUT OF CONTROL' - SCOTT FITZGERALD BRUTALLY HONEST, OPENS UP ON HIS PAST TROUBLES; Shawn Porter, Mikey Garcia break down the Ruiz Jr. vs. Arreola press conference & fight | PBC ON FOX; Derek Chisora & Joseph Parker Weigh-In, Face-Off Ahead of Heavyweight Showdown “It’s a long time, but it’s been a good long time for Derek Chisora. Former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew is hoping that his close friend, heavyweight Derek Chisora, will pull off a shocker when he faces Oleksandr Usyk on October 31 in the UK. After Joyce knocked out Rudolf Jozic on 16 February, Haye revealed a new six-figure offer would be presented to Chisora, which would see him … DAVID HAYE will welcome old rival Tony Bellew to help Derek Chisora prepare for Oleksandr Usyk if the heavyweight pair meet. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The former cruiserweight champion has been a regular for Sky's commentary team since his retirement in 2018. Tony Bellew has described Oleksandr Usyk as the ‘perfect’ fighter but believes Dereck Chisora’s style will disrupt him when they clash in London on Saturday night. Chisora later stated if the money was right, he would fight Joyce on the Tony Bellew vs. David Haye II card on 5 May 2018. TONY BELLEW revealed he was ‘reprimanded and told off’ by Sky Sports after shouting support for Derek Chisora ringside. Dereck Chisora has backed Tony Bellew to spring a shock at The O2 on Saturday evening by beating big favourite David Haye. Dereck Chisora is a Zimbabwean-born British professional boxer. “He will bring the heat, he’s in amazing shape, he’s trained so hard. Tony Bellew has warned that Derek Chisora is "going to have to do it all himself" inside the ring against Oleksandr Usyk. However, Bellew said on the talkSPORT Sports Bar: “You’re going in there against a heavyweight, someone who’s always been a heavyweight. In a follow-up video, Hay spoke to Chisora’s friend Tony Bellew about the former cruise weight champion. He has challenged once for the WBC heavyweight title against Vitali Klitschko in 2012. He has challenged once for the WBC heavyweight title against Vitali Klitschko in 2012. Every time he comes in the ring, he's in perfect shape. Chris Lloyd and Tony Bellew run the rule over some possible routes to success for October 31’s main event between Oleksandr Usyk and Derek Chisora. “Unless you get a f—ing crane to pick him up, he won’t walk.” Parker (28-2) enters the ring three months after beating Junior Fa. The Brit will be the former undisputed cruiserweight champion’s first real test at heavyweight on October 31. Chisora took the Ukrainian to the scorecards in his losing effort, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). actiworld He told Sky Sports : "He fought Usyk, he sparred with Derek Chisora, I think Tony Bellew's insight into the strengths and the weaknesses, and what he believes Derek can implement in a fight with him will be invaluable. When it comes to Derek, we’re close friends. Former foes Tony Bellew and David Haye sit down to discuss their man Derek Chisora's chances against Oleksandr Usyk. “He’s had one man to focus on for 12 months. “Don’t get me wrong, it’s mission impossible, it really, really is. “That’s how it looks on paper, but if anyone’s got a chance, it’s Derek Chisora. Tony Bellew has told talkSPORT that his friend Derek Chisora should not be written off against Oleksandr Usyk. On the undercard, Katie Taylor puts all … "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Chisora chose Haye over Bellew "I figured out Tony's got so many things happening right now in his career, he's got a big massive fight coming up and then David was the right man," Chisora said. In a follow-up video, Haye spoke with former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew, a friend of Chisora, about the situation. “I know Dereck, and if Dereck says he won’t walk, I don’t care,” Bellew said. He said: “I can be the most professional person in the world when I want to be and I can be emotionless on fights. Selby opens three-frame lead on Murphy in bid for fourth world snooker crown, Match POSTPONED after protesting fans invade Old Trafford pitch, £2.5bn bid 'could tempt Kroenke', Daniel Ek 'secures the funds', Inter Milan WIN Serie A - reaction, Real Madrid 'have money for Haaland', ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. “The same right hook that knocked Artur Szpilka into next week lands, he’s got a chance. Bellew hung up the gloves after he was knocked out by Usyk, who moved up to heavyweight a year after. “He’s consistently been getting ready for this fight for nearly 12 months now. Bellew fought Usyk back in November 2018 and the Ukrainian stopped him in the eighth round after an impressive early showing from the Brit. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Oleksandr Usyk beat Derek Chisora on points, Joe Joyce prepares for potential Oleksandr Usyk fight with brutal snow workout as London is battered by severe weather. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Ahead of his US debut, we asked Dillian Whyte for his verdict on five heavyweight rivals including Anthony Joshua, Tony Bellew and Dereck Chisora. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. "I don’t have many close friends left in the boxing world anymore and there’s not many guys out there who openly supported me when I was fighting. “It is what it is mate, I’m not really that bothered about being told off and it doesn’t really concern me that much anymore. 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