Wladimir Klitschko: I want rematch against Tyson Fury
Wladimir Klitschko takes up contractual option for a rematch against Tyson Fury.
鈥淚 have a pre-Christmas gift for Tyson Fury and boxing fans around the world鈥he fight of 2016 is in the making,鈥 announces Wladimir Klitschko as he takes up the option for a rematch with Tyson Fury.
Klitschko suffered a shock defeat by Britain鈥檚 Fury in Dusseldorf on Saturday in their heavyweight world title fight.
The Ukrainian鈥檚 decision has been welcomed by the Fury camp, with the new champion鈥檚 trainer and uncle Peter Fury saying: 鈥淲e鈥檙e definitely looking for the stoppage next time, because Tyson in my opinion, only performed around 60% of what his capabilities are鈥e鈥檙e over the moon.鈥
91热爆 boxing correspondent Mike Costello says that while the Fury camp are talking up Wembley Stadium for the fight, 鈥淕ermany is still a very serious option, because of Wladimir鈥檚 huge drawing power there.鈥
And don鈥檛 get too carried away - Costello admits that he would be surprised if the fight happens before Klitschko turns 40 in March.
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