Bomber will challenge the Ukrainian powerhouse for the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO cruiserweight titles in what he describes as the "ultimate test"
TONY BELLEW will fight undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk at the Manchester Arena on November 10.
The Bomber will challenge the Ukrainian powerhouse for the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO cruiserweight titles in what he describes as the "ultimate test."
Bellew has dropped a division to take on Usyk following his victory over David Haye.
Speaking ahead of the fight, the Merseysider said described it as "the most dangerous fight of my life."
He said: "This is the ultimate test for me,"
"There is no greater test than Oleksandr Usyk, he is one of the most feared men in boxing. This is nothing new to me, everyone says that I can't do it again. Everybody is saying that I'll get beat-up quickly, but we'll find out won't we.
"Make no mistake, I know this is the most dangerous fight of my life, but I'm also going into this with my eyes wide open, I'm not in awe of Oleksandr Usyk. I won't stand and admire him and allow him to rattle off five-punch combinations on my head.
"He's meeting someone now who's just as quick as him, someone that's competed at a division lighter than him and someone that's come across fighters much more powerful than him.
"I'm going into this fight with absolutely nothing to lose because the whole world thinks I'm going to get smashed. I have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
"On November 10, I'm going to do something that nobody has ever done before, I'm going to knock out an undisputed cruiserweight champion of the world."
Usyk, undefeated in all of his 15 fights, was crowned champion of the World Boxing Super Series final in July.
He said: "I've been preparing for this fight for a long time and I'm delighted that we've got the venue and the date finalised. I cannot wait to fight in the UK,
"He says he will beat me and I love his attitude, but you cannot beat-up somebody who is invisible in the ring. As always I will be victorious on Nov 10."
