Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko will meet in rematch after Brit's stunning win
Fallen champion Klitschko confirms he will exercise rematch clause in his contract
Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko will do it all again after the
fallen champion confirmed his intention to exercise the rematch clause
in their fight contract.
The details are still to be determined
in terms of dates or location - but the Ukrainian is determined avenge
his first defeat in 11 years.
Fury, too, insisted he would
welcome a second fight - adding that he’d be willing to return to
Germany to defend his heavyweight world titles.
Following the
Wilmslow fighter’s shock unanimous points win on Saturday night,
Klitschko’s camp were quick to confirm Fury’s obligation to put the
belts back on the line.
“We have a rematch clause in the contract,” said the 39-year-old’s manager Bernd Bonte.
Klitschko added: “Where, how, when? Let’s wait and you will definitely get to know.”
Asked if he would take the rematch, he said: “I have it in my contract, yes.
“A defeat is a learning process. It’s too early to say what I have learned. It needs to be digested and whirled around.
“I got defeated today, I lost the battle, but we didn’t lose the fighter. The fighter is still in there.”
Fury,
who silenced his doubters with the performance of his career in
Dusseldorf’s Esprit Arena, is adamant he would prevail again.
“I’m a fighter, so I will take on all challengers,” said the
undefeated 27-year-old. “I want to be a great champion. I’d like to do
it all again.
“I came here and took the world titles so whatever happens next is a blessing.”
Fury’s trainer and uncle Peter believes the new champion
could win in even more convincing fashion when they face each other for a
second time.
“There’s a lot more Tyson can give and there’s a
lot more Wladimir can give,” he said. “But I do believe the outcome
would be similar or the same.
(AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Tyson Fury with the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts after winning the world heavyweight title
“Because I think it’s Tyson’s time. Tyson can raise his game a lot more.
“We’ve got to accept this was his first world title, big challenge. This was his first big, big test.
“Now he’s come through that test can you imagine how much more relaxed he’s going to be?
“You’re seeing a future heavyweight sensation.
“Now he’s on top of the hill you will see the confidence in his boxing and ability.
“We are looking forward to the rematch because I want Tyson to be a proper champion.
“We’ve proved we’ve come here to fight - in their own back yard - with all the concessions.
“If we’ve got to come here again, we will. We are looking forward to it.”
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