Andre Ward could be interested in a possible fight with Tony Bellew, says promoter Eddie Hearn

By Richard Damerell

Tony Bellew has welcomed a fight with pound-for-pound king Andre Ward

Andre Ward has expressed a 'big interest' in a potential battle with Tony Bellew, says promoter Eddie Hearn.

The American pound-for-pound king has admitted he is willing to move up in weight after defending his three light-heavyweight world titles with a stoppage win over Sergey
Kovalev this month.

Watch highlights of Ward's rematch victory over Sergey Kovalev

Bellew has already suggested he would have 'no problem' in facing Ward and his promoter Hearn has held recent talks over a possible fight.