Tony Bellew Welcomes Destiny Fight With Tyson Fury at Old Trafford

Tony bellew discovered how he acquired a hug from tyson fury in a recent assembly, however nonetheless wants to fight the former international heavyweight champion at antique trafford.

The merseysider will resume his contention with david haye in a rematch on might also 5, live on sky sports activities field office, and a repeat victory may want to cause a british struggle with fury.

Both guys exchanged verbal jabs on twitter, but bellew admits he acquired a robust embody from fury at last weekend's george groves-chris eubank jr fight in manchester.

"i did see him yeah," bellew solely informed sky sports. "he were given me in a bit of a choke preserve and he hugged me.

"i know he's announcing he does not like me and that he desires to beat me up, but listen we get on best. Tyson fury is a superb fellow. I have got a variety of time for tyson fury.

"me and fury? Vintage trafford sounds high-quality, does not it, old trafford on a summer season's night time."

Bellew's promoter eddie hearn has recommended the 'bomber' could additionally be taken into consideration as an opponent for andre ward, if the previous pound-for-pound king comes out of retirement.

However the 35-12 months-antique insists ward would must tour to britain as he is not interested in fighting at a famous american venue.

"proper at this second in time, it is a extra realistic alternative, that's what i will say," stated bellew.

"is it a extra extreme option? I suppose each are very severe alternatives, however i do rate andre ward.

"i realize what his strolling around weight is for the time being. He is heavy, but he is in preventing shape. He's no longer heavy enough to be a heavyweight proper now. A cruiserweight combat, sure.

"i'm now not truely stricken about combating in america. It does not sincerely do a good deal for me, if i am being completely sincere. I absolutely just like the o2.

"the echo arena is obviously no longer huge sufficient for the likes of me and ward, however i certainly do just like the o2, so we will see the way it goes."