After losing the World Heavweight crown on his 19th successive title defense, Ukranian boxer Vladimir Klitschko is adamant that he wants a rematch for the title.
Klitschko packed a 22-fight undefeated streak into the last 11 years of competitive fighting which ended last night when Tyson Fury pushed Klitschko off the pedestal after a 12 round romp.
Fury lands a big left hook in the 9th round after Klitschko turns his back on him https://t.co/1660P1K1vd
— KO KINGS (@KOKINGS4) November 29, 2015
But the 39 year-old is not ready to relinquish his spot at the top just yet, and intends to pursue a rematch clause which exists in the contract.
Speaking after the fight, both parties seemed mutually satisfied to arrange a second bout. Klitschko said: 'I couldn't find the distance to land the shots and Tyson was very quick. I congratulate him tonight, he won the fight and to be continued. When, how where, let's wait. I have it in the contract (to have a rematch) I lost the battle today but we didn't lose the fighter.'
Similarly, Tyson Fury's manager - and uncle - Peter Fury, echoed Klitschko's sentiments and provisionally accepted the challenge:
'Vladimir wants it and we're over the moon for it to happen and we'll get it on again. Great champion to Vladimir and his team, they are very respectful people.'
@Tyson_Fury if klitschko doesn't take the rematch. @bigdaddybrowne1 has got to be your first defence. #keepyourpromise
— Tom Armstrong (@tomarmstrong5) November 29, 2015
@EthanPrinceF @Tyson_Fury @Klitschko I'm sure there's a rematch clause!
— Lennox Lewis (@LennoxLewis) November 29, 2015
.@Klitschko, in the post-fight press conference, confirms that he will take the @Tyson_Fury rematch. #KlitschkoFury
— Elliot Foster (@FreelanceFoz) November 29, 2015
Tyson fury, what a performance. Game plan worked perfectly. Now an easy homecoming fight, then a klitschko rematch, if won, smash wilder
— Asa Bloom (@asa_bloom) November 29, 2015
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