Tyson Fury postpones Wladimir Klitschko rematch due to injury

Updated 24/06/2016 at 19:45 GMT

Tyson Fury has announced the postponement of his title fight against Wladimir Klitschko - due to a sprained ankle.

Tyson Fury celebrates after being declared the winner of the fight last year as Wladimir Klitschko looks dejected

Image credit: Reuters

He revealed the news via an Instagram video in which he explained that he had hurt his ankle while running in the Lake District.

"The fight will be being postponed - sorry to all my fans, to let you all down, but injuries do happen," he said.

"The fight will be on as soon as possible. That's all I know at the moment. The fight is still going ahead as soon as the ankle gets better, we will re-schedule."

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The 27-year-old caused a huge upset by beating Klitschko in unanimous decision in November, inflicting the 40-year-old Ukrainian's first loss in 11 years.

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