Express & Star

Tyson Fury tweets to unify the division

Published
Last updated

World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury took to Twitter today to call out the other titlists in the division to unify the belts this year.

more

The reigning IBO, WBO and WBA 'super' boss must first grant Wladimir Klitschko a rematch in a stipulation from when they first met,

writes Craig Birch.

The Englishman went to Germany last September and handed Klitschko his first defeat in 11 years with a sensational unanimous points victory.

The Ukrainian has taken up the clause rather than retire, but a date for 'Fury-Klitschko 2' cannot be set until the two parties agree on a venue.

There were even fears the 27-year-old Mancunian might hang up his gloves himself, leaving the sport on a high undefeated and at his peak.

But his message is that he will get fight again and work towards become the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.

Fury stormed the ring after Deontay Wilder's ninth round knockout of Artur Szpilka last month and challenged the WBC title holder to a fight.

He also wants back the IBF belt from Charles Martin, who has since beat mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Glazkov in three, he was stripped of.

Fury - tagging Klitschko, Wilder and Martin - tweeted: "The fights I want 2016 - Klitschko, Wilder, Martin. Can we make these fights happen?"

[tweet id = "697389298832773120"]

'The Gypsy King' will be in the West Midlands next week as the feature attraction of a sportsman's dinner in Birmingham.

The newly-opened Vox Centre, part of Resorts World in the National Exhibition Centre, will host the event a week on Friday.

Standard tickets have all sold out but gold and platinum passes are still available, either per person or at a reduced rate for tables of 10.

Gold, costing £75, includes seating in the middle of the hall, a three-course meal and a photo opportunity, for an extra £20, with Fury.

VIP, at £150, includes 'premier' seating, the meal and the picture included in the price. Sponsorship packages are also available.

To reserve your place and for more information, call promoter Ken Purchase on 07976 842 383. To buy online, go to www.boxfroguk.com. Ticket sales close at 12pm on Monday.

[tweet id = "697387522259861504"]

[interruptor]