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Tony Bellew will take refuge from the stresses and strains of family life by "smashing" Isaac Chilemba in Liverpool on Saturday.
The WBC light-heavyweight title contender faces respected Malawian Chilemba at the Echo Arena in a final eliminator in his home city.
Chilemba tried to pile the pressure on Bellew when the two men came face to face today, claiming his British opponent may struggle under the weight of expectation in front of thousands of supporters.
Bellew laughed off such talk, though, insisting he faces more pressure at home with his young family than he will in the ring.
"This isn't pressure, it's a pleasure," the 30-year-old said.
"Where's the pressure in fighting in front of thousands of Scousers? I've dreamed of nights like this for years since I was a kid and first got into boxing.
"Pressure for me is dealing with life on a day-to-day basis, raising three kids, schools, a new baby, people getting sick, bills. That is pressure.
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The WBC light-heavyweight title contender faces respected Malawian Chilemba at the Echo Arena in a final eliminator in his home city.
Chilemba tried to pile the pressure on Bellew when the two men came face to face today, claiming his British opponent may struggle under the weight of expectation in front of thousands of supporters.
Bellew laughed off such talk, though, insisting he faces more pressure at home with his young family than he will in the ring.
"This isn't pressure, it's a pleasure," the 30-year-old said.
"Where's the pressure in fighting in front of thousands of Scousers? I've dreamed of nights like this for years since I was a kid and first got into boxing.
"Pressure for me is dealing with life on a day-to-day basis, raising three kids, schools, a new baby, people getting sick, bills. That is pressure.
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