Andre Ward agrees to come out of retirement and fight Tony Bellew after call-out following David Haye bout

ANDRE WARD has responded to Tony Bellew’s call-out, insisting he’s “totally in”.

Bellew took aim at retired Ward after defeat David Haye by KO on Saturday night.

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The Everton man is looking to take on some of the biggest names in the sport after a great couple of years.

And he has Ward firmly in his sights, saying: “I will knock Andre Ward out or I will outbox him.

“I can match him on the inside, he has never fought anyone who could do that.

“He is Bernard Hopkins but 20 years younger, he’s a brilliant fighter and a legend but I know I can beat him.”

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This has prompted Ward to admit he is interested in facing Bellew, but only after his acting gigs end.

Ward told Fighthype: “I’ve been blessed. I just got off the set of Creed 2. I’m on my way to the set for The Contender.

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“I had a great opportunity to host the show. I’m focused on that right now. I wish Tony nothing but the best.

“I’ve been waiting on a phone call from Eddie Hearn since the Froch situation happened. When he fought Mikkel Kessler for the second time.

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“I’ve been waiting for Eddie to pick up the phone and I still haven’t got that phone call.

“For sure, I’m totally in.”

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