Tony Bellew names the only boxer who can beat Oleksandr Usyk

Former world champion and ex-opponent of Oleksandr Usyk, Tony Bellew, shared his opinion on who might be capable of defeating the Ukrainian three-time undisputed champion.

“I wouldn’t want to see time beat Usyk. Before his first fight with Joshua, I thought only size could stop him.

But when I saw him, I realized — even size can’t beat him. I predicted he’d beat Fury twice — and that’s exactly what happened. He’s on another level.

The only opponent who could give him problems is Moses Itauma, but he’s not ready yet. You can’t throw him in against Usyk if he hasn’t even gone six rounds. That would be unfair.

His promoter, Frank Warren, always knows how to time things right — guiding his fighters carefully from the bottom to the top.

Usyk also knows how to pick the right fights at the right time. I agree — you can’t put a newcomer in with Usyk yet.

I’d like to see Usyk hang up the gloves soon, but he wants one more fight. Maybe Fury will want to try again, but he’s been out too long.

Hopefully, they all finish their careers on a high and stay happy. They’ve all done incredible things, earned great money, and made their families proud,” said Bellew.

Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) last fought in the summer of 2025, when he knocked out Daniel Dubois.