Tony Bellew seen hobbling out of Soccer Aid hotel with protective boot and crutches after suffering horror injury
The former world champion, 42, limped out of Sunday's charity match minutes into the clash at Old Trafford.
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Tony Bellew emerged on Monday morning with a large protective boot
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Bellew signed autographs for fans outside the Soccer Aid hotel in Manchester
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The 42-year-old looked in pain as he limped past the waiting punters
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A distraught Bellew was forced out of Soccer Aid just minutes after kick-off
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Bellew was named as a starter for the Rest of the World XI in the showdown with Team England.
But he was forced from the field after just five minutes, limping over to the benches in considerable pain.
'Bomber' Bellew, who won 34 of his 30 pro fights, was helped to the dressing rooms by medics.
He was spotted wearing a large protective boot as he left his hotel in Manchester on Monday.
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The 42-year-old hobbled on crutches as he signed autographs for waiting fans in the North West sunshine.
Bellew cracked a wry smile for the punters but looked like he was suffering after "hearing something go" during the match.
Bellew's World XI manager Harry Redknapp revealed before kick-off that the boxer had torn his groin in training.
Redknapp said: "Tony Bellew, ex-world champion, he's just decided to boot a ball without even warming up and just tore his groin.
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"He's so tough he'll probably play on with it."
Without Bellew on the pitch, the World XI struggled for firepower as England raced into a 3-0 lead.
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But Carlos Tevez produced some magic off the bench on his return to Old Trafford.
The Argentine smashed in four goals to turn the contest around.
And celebrity chef Big Zuu proved to be the matchwinner for the World XI, netting late to secure a 5-4 win.
Bellew was renowned for toughing it out during his boxing career.
The Liverpudlian beat Ilunga Makabu at Goodison Park in 2016 to secure the WBC cruiserweight crown.
He defended the strap against BJ Flores, before back-to-back Best of British showdowns with David Haye.
Bellew retired from boxing after defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in November 2018.
He has since become a TV personality and pundit.
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