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Injured Klitschko forced to postpone Fury fight

But those who had already booked flights and hotels are set to be out of pocket, although tickets will be valid for the rescheduled date.

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This news will only add to Tyson’s fury.

. “The fun and games are unlikely to help Fury when he competes for the title in Dusseldorf… but at least it promises to be entertaining, something heavyweight boxing has been all too rarely of late”.

“Especially after the exciting press conference Wednesday, I was looking forward to this fight very much”, Klitschko said. I’ll be OK. I’m sorry for the fans again as they are the biggest losers here.

Klitschko’s announcement comes just two days after Fury dressed as Batman and wrestled a man dressed as The Joker during a press conference to promote the fight in London. “For my fans, but also for my opponent Tyson Fury”, Klitschko told German newspaper Bild.

Fury, unbeaten with 18 knockouts in 24 wins, is bidding to become the first fighter since Lamon Brewster on April 10, 2004 to defeat the 1.98-meter (6-foot-6) Klitschko.

“I will let my fists do the talking”, Klitschko said.

Fury was due to fight Haye on two occasions, only for the former WBA world heavyweight champion to pull out citing injuries.

Tyson Fury’s heavyweight fight with Wladimir Klitschko is OFF.

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However, the bout has been called off due to Klitschko’s injury, with the 39-year-old hoping to reschedule the fight. Sometimes it can’t be helped but you can’t help but feel sorry for him and it could affect his future performances.

Last year, Klitschko suffered a torn left biceps, forcing him postpone a mandatory defense against Kubrat Pulev that was scheduled for September.

Fury, 27, is undefeated in 24 fights and beat the likes of Dereck Chisora and Christian Hammer to earn a shot at the world title.

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“Unfortunately, these situations are always possible in individual sports”, said Bernd Bönte, CEO of Klitschko Management Group. At the end of the day, we’ve all agreed that the fight is easier to make than everyone is making it seem. “The fight will still take place in Düsseldorf”.

Heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko postpones Tyson Fury fight due to injury