Former world champion in the first heavyweight under the WBC version, Tony Bellew expressed indignation over the fact that Alexander Povetkin will fight against Anthony Joshua.

"This should not be. It's disrespectful that these guys will fight. His (Povetkina - prim. ) was suspended for a while, but it gave nothing. Povetkin, to be honest, should not be involved in this fight. Remember my words when someone is killed by the hands of a "dopingist".

Why should Joshua fight against a cheater if he is not obliged? You know that Povetkin can cheat, "- said Bellew.

Fight Povetkin - Joshua will be held on September 22 in London at the "Wembley". At stake are the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts that the Briton owns.

Recall that Bellew became the next rival of Alexander Usik. The boxers will fight on November 10 in Manchester. At stake are the belts of the WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring versions, owned by Alexander.