Wladimir Klitschko threatens legal proceedings over Tyson Fury rematch
Wednesday 17 August 2016 15:43, UK
Wladimir Klitschko has revealed he is taking negotiations over his rematch with world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to court.
The 40-year-old Ukrainian (64-4-KO53) lost the WBA Super, WBO and IBF titles to Fury (25-0-KO18) in November last year and postponed talk of retirement by exercising a contractual rematch clause.
The return was initially scheduled for Manchester on July 9, but was called off due to an ankle injury to the champion. A new date of October 29 was then pencilled in but with talks appearing to have broken down again, Klitschko released a statement via social media.
'Dr Steelhammer' said: "Dear fans. I just want to keep you updated on the status quo of my rematch against Fury.
"Unfortunately, Team Fury is trying to change the terms of an already-signed contract multiple times. To protect my own rights and to see the rematch, I'm forced to go to court."
Earlier in the week, the 28-year-old Fury had mapped out a three-fight wish-list that included the Klitschko rematch and unification clashes with IBF holder Anthony Joshua and WBC king Deontay Wilder.
Team Fury are yet to comment.
