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Tony Bellew vs Oleksandr Usyk tickets, date, undercard and odds

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Boxing - Oleksandr Usyk & Tony Bellew Press Conference - Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Manchester, Britain - September 24, 2018 Oleksandr Usyk and Tony Bellew go head to head Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith — Oleksandr Usyk and Tony Bellew have gone face-to-face ahead of their fight (Picture: REUTERS)

Tony Bellew is known for not shirking a challenge, but he might be facing his toughest yet as he prepares to fight undisputed and undefeated cruiserweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Bellew (30-2-1) is coming off back-to-back wins at heavyweight over David Haye and is stepping back down to 200lbs to try and claim all the gold there.

Boxing - Oleksandr Usyk & Tony Bellew Press Conference - Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Manchester, Britain - September 24, 2018 Oleksandr Usyk during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith Oleksandr Usyk reveals why he chose to fight Tony Bellew

It will not be easy against Usyk (15-0) who, in less than five years as a professional, is already in possession of the IBF, WBA, WBO and WBC cruiserweight titles.

The Liverpudlian has vowed to retire after this fight, win or lose, but will he be going out with four gold belts or none?