Tony Bellew Explains Why He Didn't Fight Deontay Wilder

[Draper]

Bellew admits that he wanted to face Wilder - until they actually met face to face and Wilder gave him a hug - that single moment changed Bellew entire outlook on facing a boxer that big,

"I was happy to face him, I thought he's not actually that big," said Bellew to IFL TV.

"We slapped hands, I hugged him and he hugged me, and his arm literally wrapped around my whole body... It was as though his arm had tickled his chin and at that moment I knew this is never happening... I am never going anywhere near you.

"Why should I put myself in danger. Every fight is dangerous as it is, but I'm not going to give people unnecessary advantages."

http://www.boxingscene.com/bellew-explains-he-realized-wilder-way-too-big--124991

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[PUO3]

Smart.

 

[City_Lights]

Can't blame him and apprciate the honesty.

 

[hiphopnazi]

Respect for being open about it. Photos are always difficult to tell size difference but he looks tiny there.

 

[Kovalev's "Man Bag"]

Respek

 

[The Can Opener]

Deontay was born with cheat codes.

 

[RizinSon88]

Weight classes fool! Seriously, this is why Cruiserweight appeals some smaller heavyweights.

 

[Minowafanatic]

Yet, I'm guessing he'd still take a fight with Joshua?

 

[HelpYouFall]

It takes courage to flat out admit you'd get bodybagged.

 

[Jonny Ninja]

he Needs to fight haye and retire. The HWs are too big for him and gassiev/usyk are just too good. Would happily see either of those guys teeing off on bellew though