Tony Bellew, 42, provides update after Soccer Aid injury - 'The pain is real'
The former boxer suffered the injury just five minutes into Soccer Aid this year
www.gbnews.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Tony Bellew sustained a serious Achilles injury during Soccer Aid at Old Trafford on June 15, 2025, requiring surgery; he posted that the operation was successful and that he’s embarking on a challenging recovery but remains determined to return for the next Soccer Aid. This is the most current single-event update about his health and recovery status in public reporting from 2025.[1]
- Earlier in 2023, there was chatter about a possible comeback plan and interest in bridgerweight, but those were speculative and predicated on his recovery and readiness; there’s no confirmed return date tied to major boxing fixtures as of the latest available coverage.[2]
If you’d like, I can look for more up-to-date sources and summarize any new developments as they appear. Would you prefer I focus on strictly boxing-related updates or include Bellew’s public appearances and charity work as well?
Citations:
- Bellew injury and surgery update after Soccer Aid in 2025.[1]