Undisputed world champion Usyk traveled to the United Kingdom to welcome the challenge of Bellew, who has promised to shock the overwhelming favorite.
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And Bellew, looking in great shape, weighed in at 199 pounds on Friday – 11 pounds lighter than his last fight against David Haye at heavyweight — while Usyk was a pound lighter at 198 on Friday.
Having made weight, the two went head-to-head for a final time on the stage, Usyk sporting a Manchester City scarf around his face in the week of the Manchester derby.
“I feel fantastic. Fat boy is in shape,” Bellew told Sky Sports. “I made weight. I told everyone I would.”
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He added: “I’m ready for war. I told him: Be ready for war because that’s what this is. There can be no peace until there is war. I am going to war, believe me. He’s in the deep end. I know exactly where I’m at — I’ve experienced everything in this game — it’s going to show. I cannot wait. He’s a formidable, fantastic champion. I will be crowned the king of the world.”
