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Wednesday 26 January 2011 19:01, UK

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Tyson Fury is looking for a new opponent for his fight at Wembley Arena on February 19.

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Fury left searching for new February opponent

Tyson Fury is looking for a new opponent for his fight at Wembley Arena on February 19. The British Boxing Board of Control have rejected former world title challenger Frans Botha as an opponent, leaving the unbeaten Fury with few options. And while the BBBC have put forward the names of Matt Skelton and Kevin McBride, there are few domestic fighters willing to take on the much-hyped heavyweight. According to reports, former Vitali Klitscho victim Kevin 'Kingpin' Johnson has called out Fury, while Australian Alex Leapai - who is ranked 13th by the WBO - is also keen to take the fight. The fight will take place on the same bill as Lenny Daws' light-welterweight title defence against Ashley Theophane.

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