Tony is such a different man in retirement. He delivers a measured and unbiased analysis here. A real pleasure to watch.

@zainery

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much immediately after retirement lol. The press conference after Usyk KOd him he was so humble and reserved

@terrywoodfine8848

2 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂 😂 Behave

@ryanlee6920

2 жыл бұрын

I felt like he was cocky but still speaking facts even as far back as haye, but you can tell from this interview he has massive respect for both fighters and that's why he was so unbiased

@philiplewis7572

2 жыл бұрын

Unbiased 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@johnnypp9520

2 жыл бұрын

He's the biggest aj brown noser in the world

The more I listen to Tony speak I can't help but like him, seems like a genuinely decent guy with good knowledge and attitude.

@bamboscharalambous2910

2 жыл бұрын

He's always been legend

@karljon3346

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he's from liverpool speaks sence an says how it is.

@Goodywloss2010

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he is a top bloke, a true professor of the sport too, pure class even though he is an Evertonian

@dewiwilliams4821

2 жыл бұрын

He won my heart when he destroyed that dosser haye 😀

@jimboslice314

2 жыл бұрын

@@karljon3346 Implying everyone from Liverpool speaks sense and says it how it is?lol

Love this from True - actually a interviewer who has built his skills from the ground up and now is probably one of the best Podcasters/Interviewers on KZread

@sardwolf773

2 жыл бұрын

Not a hater, but he is very hyprocrital though if you compare his current thoughts on podcasts/videos to his older ones. Quite a drastic change considering it’s the same person

@euwen4144

2 жыл бұрын

@@sardwolf773 can’t your opinions change as you age, due to your ever changing experiences.

@borisshepton7542

2 жыл бұрын

@@sardwolf773 opinions change as people change . It's good that we get a live view of Brian going through different stages mate .

@manawearblack

2 жыл бұрын

@@sardwolf773 never ever criticise someone for changing their thoughts especially in a positive direction or for the better. Improvement is something we all are or should be striving for.

@rba3298

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated af👌🏻

Gotta respect how humble bellew is

@richas5421

2 жыл бұрын

Or how far up aj and the hearns he is

@grindle1234

2 жыл бұрын

no choice if youve been beaten

@brianfitzpatrick9949

2 жыл бұрын

What? He’s the fakest character in the sport, how long have you been watching Bellew a week?

@JayzsMr

2 жыл бұрын

@Hayder Al-Mohammad on a pure boxing level Usyk is certainly better than Fury , no doubt about it . Fury has more length and size but Usyk more boxing skill

@mikeypc3592

2 жыл бұрын

@Hayder Al-Mohammad dunno why you are reading Bellew as being anti Fury. Fact is Usyk is more accomplished than Fury. Usyk was undisputed at cruiserweight and won the WBSS. He cleaned out that division. He has just moved up to heavyweight and become unified champion in his 3rd fight against a bigger man. Fury has never been undisputed and is about make his first ever defence of a world title. Plus Fury's resumé is poor outside his fights with Klitchko and Wilder.

I remember seeing Bellew on SAS who dares wins and he was a totally different person. He's mellowed so much. Such a genuine and nice bloke, with great boxing insight on top of it!

Bellew would be a good boxing coach.

@EFCkingTom

2 жыл бұрын

His knowledge and experience is definitely there without question, I’m not sure if he’s emotionally controlled enough to be a boxing coach, but then again he was always controlled in his biggest fights so who knows.

@BobbyMulqueen

2 жыл бұрын

@Leftists are insane. put your pint down. you're barred.

Tony absolutely loves AJ and he still finds a way to tell the truth

AJ didn't beat Ruiz the second time only because he changed his mentality and prepared better but also because Ruiz failed to prepare better himself. Usyk isn't that kind of guy. He always takes the training seriously and does everything that needs to be done. The second fight will be even better than the first. I cannot wait.

@ivanjulian2532

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. There's no small amount of conjecture among casual fans that the person who can improve for the rematch is AJ, and only AJ. The reality is Oleksandr Usyk took a lot away from the first fight too. If you're a boxing connoissuer the rematch looks to be a ripper. Something else I liked about the first fight was the courtesy and respect between the opponents. 70,000 people showed up for a bout where the combatants shook hands at the official weigh in.

@jameslangley2196

2 жыл бұрын

Word around the campfire is that he was paid substantial money not to train and that’s why they pulled the fight over to Saudi where it’s under their jurisdiction. Basically, it’s a step too far dodgy even for boxing so they insulated themselves legally by placing it abroad.

@arindomudiare3898

2 жыл бұрын

@@jameslangley2196 yea the same way Wilder was paid substantial money to look horrible against Fury and KTFO in both rematches 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@kevleafy

2 жыл бұрын

First fight wasn't great tbh... Aj fights scared now, then add in usyk and his skills... I don't see how aj wins unless he just trys to knock him out. All or nothing.

@IosifStalin2

2 жыл бұрын

Right on…Ruiz behaved like a slob…took the $ and waddled away

I like when belew is making these strategy talkings

Bellew is without doubt one of the most knowledgeable pundits out there, learn so much anytime he talks about boxing 🥊

@strictlynorton

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. His knowledge is deep of the sweet science. He also didn't come up with BS excuses for his loss against Usyk. He said "He literally splattered me" that's real honesty.

Bellew got my respect after his loss to Usyk. He handled that loss with respect, however he is overly loyal to the point he will always predict his mates will win in any match.

@dejhauntetonga7785

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with that to be fair.

@conallmcglew2480

2 жыл бұрын

U kinda have too back ur mate

@Alex-wm3mp

2 жыл бұрын

That’s called being mates with someone

@blairansellfraser

2 жыл бұрын

True, but as a Boxing Analyst…. He needs a disclaimer

@fusilierben6977

2 жыл бұрын

Backing a mate with heart is understandable buy backing with boxing brains as an ex champ isn't, its naive and childish to say the other guy will always loose, that's why David Hayes opinions aren't respected, I'd always back the opposite of Hayes views in a bookies and be quids in

He was humble in defeat and told the truth respectful and professional good on you Tony...

This was great. Good questions that were countered by excellent, informative analysis. Bellew can speak with experience about Usyk because he's shared a ring with him! Brilliant clip 👌

If Joshua goes all in early and doesn’t get the KO he will get KO’d immediately after because his gas tank will be empty!

@iteinflammateomnia

2 жыл бұрын

Not like he can go all in, hitting a moving target with a power shot is pretty difficult. Hard to hit a moving target that is also a counterpuncher.

@jordacai3889

2 жыл бұрын

@@iteinflammateomnia he still managed to touch h usyk and damage his face even when getting outboxed, so maybe he can change up his style and get the win

@iteinflammateomnia

2 жыл бұрын

@@jordacai3889 He did make contact, but it's going to be very difficult for him in the rematch.

@eimhinp1

2 жыл бұрын

He can either go all in early and potentially land a lucky KO or he can save his gas tank and be guaranteed to loss on points

@F1ll1nTh3Blanks

2 жыл бұрын

Either way, that's his only chance. Attempt to get Usyk out of there or take an L.

I don't think he approached the fight wrong, he just lost to a clearly better man, that's all to it.

@vasme973

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@benmcdonough9903

Жыл бұрын

Nah he never should've tried to outbox him, he should've roughed him up n turned it into a scrap

My money is on Usyk. Think AJ is so careful because he knows if he gets hit hard then the fight goes out of him. Some boxers are like that.

@iimiboy

2 жыл бұрын

Like khan

@alekseydrotenko3289

2 жыл бұрын

Usyk has one punch knockout power, he just lives by a different style and discipline which got him to where he is today. 7 out of 8 hardest belts in boxing while undefeated after an Olympic gold and two division unifications. One punch knock out Usyk might get caught going for a knockout while technical boxer Usyk does not leave it up to chance and wins on pure technique that cannot be matched by anyone at CW and HW. By putting in a lot of early work as an amateur to learn the skills he simply now has to maintain his conditioning while his opponents have to work on skills to adapt to new style of opponents. Psychologically he has the edge on all of them including Fury and Tyson and his uncle both alluded to that.

About the pawing with Usyk's lead hand, it was more than blocking AJ's line of sight. AJ has the tendency to block his opponent's jab by pawing at itwith his left, in essence stopping its delivery. Hence the continuous feints from Usyk, until AJ extended his left and lost his own jab. Oops here comes Usyk left down the middle.

@MichaelBrown-rg8oi

2 жыл бұрын

The crazy part is how natural and instinctual it comes to Usyk...

@anncraft5398

2 жыл бұрын

You know nothing clearly

Haven’t even watched yet and I already know this is gonna be a great breakdown of that fight. Edit: great video as always!

@thesqueakyking7359

2 жыл бұрын

Might be because of the title but I don’t know

@elingrome5853

2 жыл бұрын

Well that’s where you’re wrong… the whole interview is about egg salad recipes…

I put money on Usyk, and everyone laughed. Respect to Bellew for honesty. ✌ brah. Huge respect 🥊✌

Never heard a scouser so quiet in his own house. There’s deffo a baby asleep. Knowledgeable and a credit to the sport, bang on Bellew lid

Wow these two need to set up their own studio based review team. Great, great job, slick work from the interviewer and Bellew was the perfect match. 👏🏼

Tony Bellew is great for Podcasts. He has a brilliant boxing mind and he speaks very well.

@PyrographyPyrography

2 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same. Bellew if you’re reading please start your own podcast.

hes like the fuckin matrix haha i felt that

“It doesn’t matter mate coz he splattered me at the end” 🤣

Usyk No.1. Never got out of 1st gear against Joshua. Joshua's gonna get smashed in the rematch.

@poundforpoundboxing8943

2 жыл бұрын

For real, he fought in the 12th round as if it was the 5th round. Such a great stamina, we for sure didn’t see the best of him yet

@shaun1552

2 жыл бұрын

@@poundforpoundboxing8943 Heavy shots to the body would sort that out!

Great insite , great humility, Tony. Thanks for your contribution.

Love this interview and Tonys insight into both these fights

I agree with everything Tony is saying here apart from the part about Rob Mccracken. I literally heard him on the night tell AJ in the corner "just stick behind your jab, box smart and let him come to you" in the 9th round when he's obviously down on the cards. Rob is a good trainer but he's notorious for having a lack of urgency to his fighters when they are behind on the cards.

@ahmadm2952

2 жыл бұрын

Or did Rob say that because he knew AJ was losing the fight, didn't want him to get knocked down or out for obvious reasons, and knew that the only way they'd win this fight is if Usyk "let" AJ knock him out? I think at that point in the fight Rob was in damage control mode.

@tistakere5055

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahmadm2952 you make no sense what so ever

@hewlikehew8682

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahmadm2952 respect your opinion but totally disagree. This isn't a white collar or exhibition bout. If your the trainer of a world champion fighter who is still there throwing punches/protecting himself and your man is down on the cards about to lose his titles going into the championship rounds then you have to tell him the truth! I take absolutely nothing away from Usyk because he was phenomenal on the night and tbh I favor him in the rematch even if Joshua comes with the right tactics this time. I honestly think the way joshua faught from the 6th round onwards was heavily influenced by his corner making him think he was either in a close fight or ahead on the cards and that is criminal if true.

@ryanglen1470

2 жыл бұрын

You have to remember that Tony is friends with Rob Mccraken and won't go on someones podcast and throw him under the bus, so I can see why Tony would stick up for him even tho I think inside Tony knows that rob has to take part of the blame but I disagree with people saying AJ should change coach because Rob is an elite coach just got it wrong on the night

@hewlikehew8682

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanglen1470 makes a lot of sense 👍

Top analysis from Mr bellew, someone who actually knows what he's talking about

Love tony bellow! So true wat he’s saying!

Tony bellew knows this game inside out ….. 💯

What a great man Bellow is. Such a knowledgeable humble guy. A real genuine guy and great boxer to match 🥊

This is going to be a good watch.

2 men talking complete SENSE

Usyk is waaaay quicker than aj. Especially his footwork.

@Themaskplague

2 жыл бұрын

@@smoothcritical1 I’m surprised bellow kept saying he had the speed advantage. Power and strength yes. But it clear usyk beats him when it comes to speed . I was actually surprised how quick he looked. I always assumed when he made the step up to heavyweight and bulked up he’d be a lot slower but he looked just as quick as at cruiserweight

@jakedeath4343

2 жыл бұрын

THE MASK PLAGUE I don’t think speed is the difference, both are blistering quick. Usyks timing is what set him so far ahead of aj

@Joey-te1uy

2 жыл бұрын

Usyk is better at timing. Not faster. Timing beats speed, precision beats power

@Themaskplague

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joey-te1uy his timing is better I agree but I also think he’s quicker , especially his footwork. He’s in and out constantly . Yes that’s timing but it’s also quickness.

@fighterx4133

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joey-te1uy usyk is definitely faster

Great interview, True Geordie!

From my own experience what I seen was AJ was shocked with the foot speed and hand speed, uysk’s punches when he released them AJ could see them coming but before he could react boom they had already landed, Chris Bessey MBE from the Army boxing team was very good at that

Can we please get more likes this is unreal content and we want it to continue.

As i see it..Joshua got a lucky punch chance. Swing like Wilder 3-4 RD. If Usyk survives the storm it’s over ..he’s to fast and to good condition, he’s not a fat undiciplined Ruiz…

Usyk will KO AJ in the rematch

@Marco81blues

2 жыл бұрын

AJ wins TKO

@sheadoherty7434

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe

@FFS33

2 жыл бұрын

@@Marco81blues just like Aj knocked out Usyk in the first fight 🤣🤣i dont know if Aj riders are more delusional than Fury and Wilder riders

@azimkhan9862

2 жыл бұрын

@@Marco81blues are you dizzy

@potjhm1

2 жыл бұрын

When's the rematch?

Listening to Bellew's knowledge of the Sweet Science is so fun. And also True, your such a good interviewer, listens to everything and asks questions that actually have meaning and weight.

Tony is such a likeable dude. Humble and honest.

I love TB, what an inspiration and over achiever he is. Good example of Great career and great post career to look forward to. Well done mate

@jimboslice314

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think he was an over achiever tbh man, he had mad boxing skills..outboxed usyk for 6 rounds

@frankzappa951

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimboslice314 He actually paved the way for the win against Usyk for six rounds, you are correct. Please excuse my wording. No disrespect meant towards TB.

@jimboslice314

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankzappa951 Jesus nothing wrong with your wording Frank, I've heard him called an over achiever alot(by himself too i believe lol) That's the beauty about sport it's all opinions right? Your politeness is most endearing sir, rare for the KZread comment section haha 🙏

Love hearing Belew talk.. very very knowledgable anylist.. good job Tony.. and love the podcasts Bry keep up the good work 👊🏼👌🏼

Love this, great interview and it is true with AJ he really is an emotion fighter, he needs to be annoyed or have some investment to really get up for the fight, and trust me he is up for this rematch.

‘If I had his strength style and speed I’d invade Russia’ hahahahahah.

I don't know *that* much about Bellew, but I do recall him stating a few years ago that he would not be able to compete with certain boxers due to their immense size and strength ( AJ may have been one of them ? ) it struck me as unusual as normally a boxer will say he could be beat any other boxer with his hand tied behind his back / blindfolded/ in a straightjacket etc etc . As Dirty Harry Callahan once said .... " A man has to know his limitations...")

Let's go!

give these 2 guys a full time job as boxing pundits on BT and Sky, they are way better the some of the divs we have to listen to on fight nights, brilliant and insightful - love them

really insightful!

Are these vids gonna be regular things before and after big fights?

@DOGOFNIGHTMARES

2 жыл бұрын

You hope 👌👌

The voice question was interesting. He almost looked guilty, might have been him shouting brilliant AJ. 🤣

Fairplay to bellew. Good conversation

For what its worth, I think Tony's a terrific fighter! I'm not active anymore but I still workout at the gym and help out with some of the kids. Being a southpaw the regular instructors are always asking me to help out. Not too long ago I lived near the Mexican border and I was active there, and I was invited to a lot of Mexican boxing gyms again to help out since there weren't that many southpaws around. Man the stories I could tell you lol, but we'll save those for another day. Whenever I felt the fighter I was up against was quite a bit better than me, I concentrated my workouts on 3 things, conditioning, jabs, and footwork. They got me out of jams countless number of times and I still recommend that to people today..

right on

This was really good.

“Stop beating me mates” XD

Re: 9:13. It is guard control as well. Vasya (Lomachenko) does it too. If you can paw down, or bat away, their lead hand: they cannot block with it. Time it with when you want to get inside - sets up so much to land flush, that would otherwise hit the left glove as they pulled it back in a reflex reaction to your coming forward. It is one of the best things the school of Papachenko develops. Control your opponent's guard: then the fight is yours to dictate. Since you are nullifying their lead, you have taken away the jab that should set up their offence. And since you simultaneously control their ability to effectively block, you set up your own offence almost at will.

@smithwes2723

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect analysis about the importance of eliminating the jab. The other issue AJ never utilized his jab properly from the start which made Usyk’s ability to eliminate it that much easier. He tried to paw with it and use it as a deterrent and Usyk being the technician he is negated it with no effort at all. AJ gave him very little to think about or be concerned with on the nite due to a shitty gameplan and even worse tactics

Tony Bellow is such a likeable character, always up for a challenge on A League of Their Own 🤣

Top guy Bellew ☝🏼 🙌🏻

You can literally hear ajs coach shout "BRILLIANT BOXING" during the fight

@tarangill807

2 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t rob mcracken it was angel fernandez or joby Clayton the other 2 in the corner

@hacksawhavoc7807

2 жыл бұрын

Yh fair enough I couldn't tell who it was

@kedro2152

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you could but he was shouting it out at usyk 😂🥊🥊🥊

@7reload777

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely wasn’t Rob it was Joby Clayton.

@AKinthesouth

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah someone said what a boxing lesson this is! Well it certainly wasn’t AJ giving the schooling!

Tyson fury said he would train AJ to beat usyk for free

@meshlaw5757

2 жыл бұрын

He won’t beat Usyk even if he was trained by Fury and Mayweather at the same time.

@clintoneddy2860

2 жыл бұрын

Will never happen. Fury ain't serious anyway

@lediopolisx4710

2 жыл бұрын

@@clintoneddy2860 AJ said come to my camp, lets spar sooo

We need bellew back 💪

I really appreciate Bellew's analysis and breakdown of fights and fighting styles. I feel like a student in the classroom

Clean, Precise, on point - that's how Bellew speaks....

This is the best video and analysis of the fight Bellew just keeping it real and saying it how it is Bellew was brilliant against Usyk and unfortunately it wasn't his night even Chisora knew to use his weight and power it doesn't take a lot to work out use your attributes

Usyk was just better, he is one of the greatest cruiser weights of all time, could become undisputed

Much respect for Bellow, He has the attitude of a real champ, not like some guys out there. Wish Him well!

this video is gold

excellent interview - some very searching questions, well done

I wasn’t shocked at all by Usyk i knew for years just how good he was since his early amateur days. I knew he’d be world champion he’s absolutely unreal. He’s too good for Joshua and he’ll beat him again trust me. People say size and strength is a problem for Usyk but it wasn’t against Joshua. It just wasn’t a problem at all. Joshua was actually trying to force the fight on numerous occasions it was just the ring IQ and footwork of Usyk, the lateral movement and his anticipation of the punches what made the fight routine for him, he’s too smart and too clever. I know for a fact he’d get to Fury aswell if they get it on. Too good.

Great stuff Tony…! 👍

Hard to imagine anyone knows better about Usyk than Bellew. Tony was a tough as nails boxer and had his own difficulties when he faced Usyk. Usyk is the real deal. But there’s nothing but Respect to you Mr. Bellew, nothing but respect to you.

Good breakdown and commentary on the fight. Nice to know that Simon Le Bon has got another string to his bow outside of the music industry - sorry True Geordie Xtra!

Tony bellew is a fuckin belter Boss chat that enjoyed it 👌

Good analysis

Bellew is just seems to be a great Guy. He realisticly summs up his own fight(even with humor) and Aj´s defeat

Really enjoyed this talk, learnt a lot; Don't miss the MSM hyperbole and cliches

Rob was shouting brilliant 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@inthemancave5981

2 жыл бұрын

it was Joby Clayton shouting it... it was annoying lol

EXCELLENT TONY MATE 👏 👍 👌

Hahaha tony bellew a few years ago i just wanna be left alone and retire present day hes everywhere and got a contract with dazn haha🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 its only banter tony hahaha keep up the good work truegeordie loving the content

The biggest the of all, Usyk is just warming up and he had way way more in the tank and tricks up his sleeve. He boxed safe and within his comfort limits. What can AJ do against an even better Usyk 😅

@marinenico1993

2 жыл бұрын

Just March him down, and use power and size

@philpritchard8772

2 жыл бұрын

@@marinenico1993 nobody’s done it to him yet. Even the best chisora who’s style is doing just that. Usyk won’t fall for the traps

"Superior speed"?? LOL. Usyk is not just a master boxer, he's also a tremendous athlete himself, incredibly agile but also strong enough.

Every word the guy says is gold fair play to him

Bellews opinion and knowledge in boxing is top! needs to upgrade his webcam tho

Tony is the best analytic in boxing period

I thought Bellew showed more ❤️and fight then AJ and probably gave usyk hard fight

@vadstradamus

2 жыл бұрын

Bellew's brain in AJ's body is a scary thing.

Love Bellew. He looks the part. Should do more movies. Wish he was still fighting.

2:04 great humility

Power is only useful if you can hit the target. People keep saying ridiculous things like Joshua employed bad tactics, like Usyk had no say the matter. The guy has cruiserweight speed and is as elusive as it gets. He's also not a small guy and has a good chin. AJ actually boxed extremely well and probably did better than most of the other HWs are capable of but Usyk was always one step ahead. No shame for Joshua in the way it went.

Tony Bellew is very knowledgeable and honest and a real man admits that Usyk splattered him (his own words). Just listen to what he says all his points are honest and valid

U can hear Rob say that in the corner throughout the fight

AJ as a massive problem usyk wins with immense skills as holyfield and haye moved up juiced to the gills getting the title back will be very difficult

Why is it all about what AJ didn't do instead of what Usyk DID do!!

Has long has AJ ... gets home safe... to his kid.. that what matters.. thank you Bellew...

Bellew is a natural pundit. The guy has so much experience and has been in there with the best and given them trouble.

Tony Bellew you ar me hero, because you are human for me, not excuses just facts, and you ar right Joshua loos the 2 fight again like you ar predicted and the Interview is unbelievable , for a normal human I can luck up of you

Tony is a good man 👍

If I was Joshua I’d try to go for Usyk’s arms early on the same way Canelo did against Callum smith. If you can manage that it might take some of his speed away and make it easier to get closer.

How great is the heavyweight division jst now!