Tony Bellew reveals his heartache over burying his brother-in-law as he threatens to retire David Haye

Oct 04, 2017

TONY BELLEW opened up on the turmoil he is going through after his brother-in-law died suddenly in August.

But today’s presser was far calmer than the ones that dominated their first clash – and it was clear that Bellew had other things on his mind.

He said: “I just look forward to fight night, this is all nonsense to me.

“My life has been put into reflection.

“What I have been through the last month, I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemies.

“It puts everything into context, this is just another fight.

“I’ve buried my brother-in-law in the last fortnight, people have no idea, this is just another fight.”

Ashley Roberts, a father-of-two, died suddenly in August, aged just 32.

The two boxers refused to trade insults at the meet-up in Westminster, London, a far cry from the viciousness of the build-up to their last fight.

Back then Haye said he would “hospitalise Bellew“, and mouthed off at his opponents’ supporters at a Liverpool press conference.

But today, despite both men saying neither would “see the final bell”, the mood was a much more relaxed one.

He added: “When Haye is on top, he is brilliant, but when he is made to miss, he gets frustrated and he loses. There are ways of beating him.

“On December 17 he will lost to the fat boy, and this time it will be quicker.

“David Haye fell apart because I made him fall apart. The fight this time will not go on as long as last time.

“David Haye’s career ends on December 17.”

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