Fury ‘medically unfit’ to defend title

Britain’s controversial world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s title rematch with Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko has been called off for a second time as the title-holder is “medically unfit to fight”, his camp said.

The 28-year-old champion — who sensationally took the title off long-time holder Klitschko last year — had already postponed the fight once this year because of an ankle injury.

“It is with the deepest regret that we have to announce that the world heavyweight championship rematch between Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko, scheduled to take place on the 29th October 2016 at the Manchester Arena, will not be going ahead,” a statement read.

“Tyson has, been declared unfit to fight.”

The statement did not elaborate on his medical problem, only saying that he would need to undergo medical treatment before resuming training.

“Medical specialists have advised that the condition is too severe to allow him to participate in the rematch and that he will require treatment before going back into the ring,” the statement went on.

“Tyson will now immediately undergo the treatment he needs to make a full recovery.

“Tyson is understandably devastated by the development.” this week, medically