But a week after pulling out and following intensive treatment for the injury, the Ukrainian has declared himself fit to fight a month after the initial date.
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Fury, unbeaten with 18 knockouts in 24 wins, is bidding to become the first fighter to defeat Klitschko since Lamon Brewster on April 10, 2004.
“My injury will heal quickly enough for me to enter the ring on November 28”. Tickets keep their validity.
Originally scheduled for October 24th, the fight was postponed after Klitschko suffered an injury.
Fury has borne disappointment in the past after two prospective fights with former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye were cancelled. When Hughie Fury is the biggest name you’ve got on your undercard, then that kind of tells you what you’re dealing with as far as undercard entertainment goes.
Fury – who is undefeated in 24 fights – successfully defended his European title in March and will tackle Klitschko in his record-breaking 28th heavyweight title bout.
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The fight will now take place on the 28th November in Düsseldorf, Germany pending approval from Sky Sports.
