Former cruiserweight champion (up to 90.7 kg) Tony Bellew was surprised by the behavior of the father of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, John, who headbutted a member of Oleksandr Usyk's team.
«No one is going to headbutt me, period. I made my predictions – that's what I get paid for.
I'm not afraid of any man who is going to come at me. Understand this, for every action, there is a reaction. The day before, it was very strange watching John because he faced a guy his size and didn't want to headbutt him.
But he felt the need to headbutt a young man in a group of people, which frankly disturbed me. Shameful. If my father did that at a press conference, I would have dragged him out and told him off for his behavior. This cannot happen; it's a really bad look for boxing.
I'm actually surprised that this was allowed to continue, but it is what it is. He's a loudmouth and a burden to his son.
There’s no need to challenge John. I achieved more in 60 seconds of my boxing career than John Fury did in his entire life. He shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath as me.
I've never been boastful, but just because something came out of your loins and became one of the greatest heavyweights in the world doesn't mean you can authoritatively promote your opinion about any other fighter.
He has no idea what it's like to be a boxer striving to be a champion. Henry Akinwande whooped his ass, and now John needs to get a grip.
I try to be as respectful as possible, but my name shouldn't come out of his mouth. I’m not afraid of any man, including John. If he doesn't learn wrestling and jiu-jitsu by tomorrow, then there's nothing to fear,» said Bellew.
Fury and Usyk will meet on May 18 in a bout for the undisputed heavyweight championship.