Wladimir Klitschko will fight Tyson Fury at Wembley, says Berndt Boente
Wednesday 2 December 2015 17:16, UK
Wladimir Klitschko will come to Wembley Stadium for a rematch against Tyson Fury, says his manager Berndt Boente.
The 39-year-old confirmed on Wednesday that he planned on taking up the pre-agreed option of a rematch, after losing his world heavyweight championship to Fury in Dusseldorf on Saturday.
Peter Fury, the new champion's trainer and uncle, insisted that Klitschko must head to England for a second fight - a condition that he is willing to meet, according to his manager.
If the best business case is in the UK, for example Wembley Stadium in London, we will be there.
Boente told Sky Sports News HQ: "Yes, we said that last time, there is no doubt. If the best business case is in the UK, for example Wembley Stadium in London, we will be there.
"I spoke to Mick Hennessy who was my partner in the last negotiation, and is the partner now. We will look into the different options of where the fight could be - in Germany or in the UK.
"We will, together, make a decision. I'm sure we will do the best for both teams.
"We need, definitely, a couple of weeks. My gut feeling tells me the fight will probably be in May or June."
Boente believes Klitschko wants a second chance against Fury because he believes he can improve on his losing performance.
He also confirmed that he doesn't anticipate contractual disputes blocking the rematch, because a contract was agreed for a second fight in advance.
"We have a contract in place and therefore there are no issues anymore," Boente said. "Everything is detailed in that contract.
"Wladimir has had sleepless nights, as you can imagine. He decided that he completely under-performed last Saturday and he knows that he will do better, he is sure that he will do better. Therefore, he opted to take the rematch."
Boente has defended Klitschko's preparations for the first fight against Fury, claiming that the nine-year champion never took his challenger too lightly.
He has also made it clear that the Ukrainian is capable of amending the errors he made in Dusseldorf.
"Wladimir, believe it or not, has never underestimated any opponent," Boente said.
"He knew, and we all knew, that Tyson Fury is a very, very dangerous opponent. Tyson had great technique and tactics and Wladimir couldn't perform. He was losing that fight and wants to change that in the rematch.
"He is the second-longest reigning heavyweight champion ever. He knows what he's doing."
