by Terence Dooley
Tony Bellew has reportedly been involved in an on-set altercation with the actor playing his cornerman during the filming of Rocky spin-off Creed, but there has been confusing reports over the severity of the incident or whether it even took place. TMZ reported that Bellew, 23-2-1 (14), had a brawl with another actor, but the studio denied that it was a physical altercation when speaking to the Entertainment news site. Bellew also took to Twitter to denounce the claims, which he said are “pathetic”.
Luckily, Sylvester Stallone, AKA Rocky himself, was on hand to bring peace back to the Pennsylvania-based set. TMZ also reported that the police arrived, but apparently did not need to take any action.
Creed tells the story of Apollo Creed’s son’s boxing career. Rising star Michael B. Jordan, who starred in series one of The Wire and Chronicle, will play Adonis Creed, with Bellew starring as 'Pretty' Ricky Conlan, his opponent.
Bellew recently went to Philadelphia to visit the iconic landmarks that popped up during the Rocky films, the 32-year-old former world title challenger has spoken of his joy over getting this plum role and was quick to pour cold water scepticism over TMZ’s story. ‘Despite ridiculous media reports I’ve not been involved in any kind of “fight” on set of #Creed! Or anywhere else for that matter #Pathetic,’ Tweeted Bellew when responding to the claims.
The former British and Commonwealth 175lb title-holder is currently immersed in a 40-day filming period for his role; he was offered the role prior to his last fight, but only accepted it after defeating Nathan Cleverly in his to avenge his October 2011 loss to the former WBO light-heavyweight titlist.
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