Retired boxer Tony Bellew pulled no punches after being involved in an online war of words with far-right activist Tommy Robinson on social media
Tony Bellew pulled no punches(Image: (Image: James Chance/Getty Images))
Tony Bellew pulled no punches when he hit back at far-right activist Tommy Robinson on social media.
Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, walked free from jail in May, four months ahead of schedule after he was sentenced to 18 months behind bars for contempt of court. And since his release, Robinson has been active on social media.
Bellew had slammed Robinson’s views, dubbing his attacks on Islam as “racist” and “disgusting”. Speaking to Boxing King Media, he said: “I saw the interview he did with the rapper, and he basically said he’s an enemy of Islam. Why would anyone be an enemy of any religion?
“There are bad Muslims, there are bad Christians, there are bad Catholics, there are bad Jews. I didn’t like the narrative Tommy Robinson was painting to be honest. Why would anyone pick targets?
“It’s like saying there’s good white people and there’s good black people. There are good and bad in all races, religions, creeds and ethnicities. And this man’s painting is a narrative that there’s something wrong with Islam.
Tommy Robinson lashed out on social media(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
“I’ve grown up amongst the nation of Islam and people who are devout Muslims, and they are nothing but peaceful. It’s disgusting to paint that light and frighten people the way he has done. I think it’s wrong, to be fair.”
Robinson posted the interview on X with the caption: “What’s your take on Tony Bellew bending over for Islam? Using the boring ‘racist’ label. I didn’t take him for being a b****.”
Bellew, however, hit back: “The things you’ve just called me here you’re going to be held accountable for!! See all these rapists and beasts you’re talking about! There is hundreds of thousands of WHITE paedos and rapists you say f*** all about! You have an agenda that you’re being paid to follow, unlike me!
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“All rapists and beasts should be killed upon conviction! (White, black, Muslim, Catholic!) I don’t care what you are, you’re either a good person or a bad one! I’ve grown up around Muslims my whole life!
“Never ever have I seen what you are talking about or spouting! I have friends across the whole country who live in areas like you’re talking about and say you’re a liar!
“Anyway this is all I’ll say on the matter now and I hope I bump into you soon you mouthy p****! Keep this energy!”