Tony Bellew has teased a possible comeback and warned Youtuber Jake Paul not to wake the “animal” after Eddie Hearn described a bout between the pair as a “massive fight”.
The former World champion and Everton fan Bellew has been retired since 2018 after losing to future Anthony Joshua opponent Oleksandr Usyk in his bid to become undisputed cruiserweight champion. He has also previously criticised Paul’s role in the sport in his work as a boxing analyst.
However, when Eddie Hearn and Jake Paul were interviewed earlier this week, Bellew was suggested as a possible opponent for the fledgling professional boxer. Paul looked unsure when the question was raised, telling IFL TV: “Who is he? Not sure who he is”, which provoked a reaction from Bellew on social media.
