On May 29 2016, my wildest dreams came true. I became the WBC cruiserweight champion of the world at Goodison Park. The dream location, the dream title, the dream ending, a third-round knockout of Iunga Makabu. — Tony Bellew Copy Share Image
I don't claim to be the best boxer in the world. What I claim to do is give 100% when I get in that ring. — Tony Bellew Copy Share Image
Anyone can lose a fight. That doesn't bother me. But the shame that comes afterwards is unbearable. — Tony Bellew Copy Share Image
Boxing is all about timing. And if you take long periods of inactivity, you will be made to pay the price. — Tony Bellew Copy Share Image
I just idolise Nigel Benn, the things he said, how ferocious he was, how intimidating he was - I just loved watching him. As… — Tony Bellew Copy Share Image
I've never chosen the easy route to world titles or the easy route in fights, and I came up short against Stevenson. — Tony Bellew Copy Share Image
In the build-up to a fight, I am scared, and I do worry about myself. But once I step into that arena, that worry… — Tony Bellew Copy Share Image
You'll never see me go into a fight and struggle to get up for it. I understand first and foremost what's at stake. — Tony Bellew Copy Share Image
I guess it's rare, but even though I come from a broken home, I still believe I have the most amazing father. — Tony Bellew Copy Share Image
Getting into character to become 'Pretty' Ricky Conlan for the 'Creed' film was surreal. — Tony Bellew Copy Share Image
