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Wladimir Klitschko takes up rematch with Tyson Fury

Wladimir Klitschko has announced he will take up his option for a rematch against new world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Wladimir Klitschko takes up rematch with Tyson Fury

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015 - 00:00

Bernard O’Neill

The Ukrainian lost to Fury on points in Dusseldorf on Saturday night, ending a nine-year reign.

But the 39-year-old has announced on Instagram he is ready to take on Fury again in the new year.

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