Tony Bellew Bio | Wiki
Tony Bellew is an English former professional boxer. He competed from 2007 to 2018 and has since worked as a boxing analyst and commentator. Tony held the WBC cruiserweight title from 2016 to 2017 and was challenged for the undisputed cruiserweight championship in his final fight.
At the regional level, Tony held the British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight titles between 2010 and 2014, the European cruiserweight title from 2015 to 2016, and is a three-time ABA heavyweight champion as an amateur. He played antagonist boxer Ricky Conlan in the 2015 Rocky film Creed.
Tony Bellew Age
Tony was born on November 30, 1982, in Liverpool, United Kingdom. He is 39 years old.
Tony Bellew Height
He is a man of tall stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 3 in (Approx. 1.91 m).
Tony Bellew Family
He was born and raised in the Toxteth area of Liverpool. Tony’s mother is black and his father is white. He first lived on Mulgrave Street in Toxteth, later moving to Smithdown Road in nearby Wavertree.
Tony Bellew Wife
Tony is married to his beautiful wife Rachael Roberts. He has known her since he was nine years old. The pair tied the knot in the summer of 2018. Together, the couple has three children Corey, Cobey, and Carter.
Tony Bellew DAZN
On June 28, 2021, it was announced that Tony will be joining the UK commentary team for DAZN, contributing to their UK boxing coverage and schedule. On 22 November 2018, via social media, he posted a video and a statement officially confirming his retirement from boxing.
In 2020, Tony took part in the Channel 4 Show SAS: Who Dares Wins. Tony is an avid supporter of his hometown football team Everton F.C. and has been paraded on the pitch at Goodison Park at half-time during a home game. During his career, he entered the ring to the theme from Z-Cars, the same song to which the team enters the pitch at their home ground.
Tony Bellew Masternak
On November 29, 2015, Sky Sports confirmed that Tony would fight highly ranked contender and former world title challenger Mateusz Masternak for the vacant European cruiserweight title. The fight took place on December 12, at the O2 Arena in London, as part of the undercard for Anthony Joshua vs. Dillian Whyte.
Tony produced a solid performance as the fight with Masternak was back and forth throughout. Going into the twelfth round, he was winning by one round. Tony won the fight via UD, with scores of 115–113, and 115–112 twice to capture the European title. He earned an £80,000 purse for the bout.
Tony Bellew Usyk
The Usyk vs. Tony fight was announced to take place on 10 November 2018 at the Manchester Arena, live and exclusive on Sky Box Office. Overall, Usyk landed just three jabs and Tony landed one power shot. A brave Tony tried to get up slowly and beat the count but referee Terry O’Connor stopped the fight.
His ten-fight winning streak came to an end. Judges Alejandro Cid and Steve Gray scored the first seven rounds 68–65 and 67–66 respectively in favor of Bellew, while Yury Koptsev had the fight 67–67.
Tony Bellew Record
Boxing record
Total fights 34
Wins 30
Wins by KO 20
Losses 3
Draws 1
Tony Bellew Retire
Tony announced his retirement in the ring following his defeat to Usyk. He retired with a record of 30 wins from 34 professional bouts, with 20 coming inside the distance. He suffered 3 losses and one draw. All three losses came against reigning world champions. He claimed his body could no longer take it. On 22 November 2018, via social media, Tony posted a video and a statement officially confirming his retirement from boxing.
Tony Bellew Salary
He serves as a boxing analyst and commentator for the UK commentary team for DAZN. Therefore, he earns a dent income. Tony’s average salary is $1 million.
Tony Bellew Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Tony’s estimated net worth is $10 million.
Who Is Tony Bellew
Tony is an English former professional boxer. He competed from 2007 to 2018 and has since worked as a boxing analyst and commentator. Tony held the WBC cruiserweight title from 2016 to 2017 and was challenged for the undisputed cruiserweight championship in his final fight.