TONY Bellew has warned rival Ovill McKenzie that he will punish him for his recent drugs slur when the pair meet in an eagerly awaited rematch on Saturday, July 16th.
The British and Commonwealth titles will be on the line at the Echo Arena, when the two domestic light-heavyweight rivales will act as chief support to Ricky Burns' WBO world super-featherweight title fight against Nicky Cook.
And it's the rematch between Bellew-McKenzie which has got Merseyside fight fans excited and looks destined to steal all the thunder from the main event as the increased tension builds daily.
Last week Derby destroyer McKenzie marred the match-up by landing a low blow and accusing Bellew of being on drugs. The challenger made the allegation after seeing the popular Scouse 'Bomber' twice climb off the floor in their thrilling first fight to secure victory.
But Bellew, speaking to a busy press pack at his base at Lambeth Road gym in Kirkdale earlier today, insists he will come to regret his insolence.
"I've never heard anything so daft," said the unbeaten knockout artist. "But as well as being ridiculous it was massively offensive as well.
"Every time I hit McKenzie on July 16, I will be saying to him 'The drugs don't work'. This fight is going to be like when Muhammad Ali kept saying ‘Whats’my name’ to Ernie Terrell
"Every time I land a punch I'll be asking him 'Am I on drugs?' He'll regret ever making such a stupid statement by the time I've dealt with him.
"I even contemplated coming out to the classic Verve song ‘The drugs don’t work’, but I’ve stuck with my regular Z-Cars track.
"I'll definitely be shouting it at him when I've knocked him out for the second time. I've never done drugs and never will, and everyone who knows me can testify to that."
* Tickets, priced at £50, £80 and £100, are available on 0844 8000 400 or http://www.echoarena.com/
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