Wladimir Klitschko confirms Tyson Fury rematch intention

Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has confirmed his intention to fight Tyson Fury again next year, following the Ukrainian's loss at the weekend.

Fury defeated Klitschko with a unanimous points decision on Saturday to claim the WBA, IBF and WBO titles, but the 39-year-old has confirmed that he has taken up a contractual option for a rematch with the Mancunian boxer next year.

In a video posted on his Instagram page, Klitschko said: "I have a pre-Christmas gift for Tyson Fury and all boxing fans around the world.

"I'll be making use of my contractual option for a rematch against Fury. So to say, the fight of 2016 is in the making."

Fury's camp confirmed this week that the boxer is looking for a unification fight with Deontay Wilder next year.