American actor Michael B. Jordan has revealed that he will cheering for the Toffees when they face Liverpool in Sunday’s Merseyside Derby.

Jordan and Tony Bellew starred in the original Creed movie, and the pair has gotten close since then.

Recently retired boxer Tony Bellew is an Everton fan and as a result of their friendship, has turned Jordan into a fan as well.

The 31-year-old actor explained that his friendship with Bellew left him with no choice but to back Marco Silva’s side when they visit Anfield on Sunday.

“I have an Everton shirt back at the crib, so I almost feel that because of my relationship with Tony I have to be an Everton fan,” Jordan told Sky Sports News.

“Tony Bellew is like my brother, we are really tight and he was an incredible fighter so he will always be the number one champ in my eyes.”