Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko rematch date confirmed (29 October)

[Controversial]

Tyson Fury's world heavyweight title rematch with Wladimir Klitschko has been confirmed for 29 October.

British world champion Fury, 28, claimed the WBO, WBA and IBF belts from the 40-year-old Ukrainian in November 2015, but pulled out of a July rematch with an ankle injury.

The fight is at Manchester Arena

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/37295464

[BitPlayer]

Anything from Wlad or Wlad's camp yet?

[Controversial]

Anything from Wlad or Wlad's camp yet?

Klitschko ‏@Klitschko 53m53 minutes ago
Finally the rematch is fixed. I'll remedy my mistake on Oct. 29 at Manchester Arena. See you there! #NowMoreThanEver

[Stuffs]

Looking forward to snapping a few tickets up when Frank starts blasting out the special offers the week before.

[Tuan_Jim]

Tyson can turn up in whatever shape he wants and still knock Klitschko around. The gippo's balls are as big as the gut I expect him to be sporting. And balls & ability beats Klitschko every time.

I expect the old fella to quit on his stool in the second half to avoid a looming KO.

[jamesmcdonnell]

Tyson can turn up in whatever shape he wants and still knock Klitschko around. The gippo's balls are as big as the gut I expect him to be sporting. And balls & ability beats Klitschko every time.

I expect the old fella to quit on his stool in the second half to avoid a looming KO.

that's what I suspected, I think Fury has his number, he's found the perfect style to beat Klitschko, movement, feints. I think Fury will be more aggressive this time around, though he will still fight with some caution early on, but this time he'll start to pour it on after the first four rounds.

[Mimmy]

I wont rush for tickets straight away. However if there are any left with a week to go i might buy 2 for me and my son. I just darent buy them when they go on sale as im not confident that the fight will go ahead.

[BitPlayer]

Anything from Wlad or Wlad's camp yet?

Klitschko ‏@Klitschko 53m53 minutes ago
Finally the rematch is fixed. I'll remedy my mistake on Oct. 29 at Manchester Arena. See you there! #NowMoreThanEver

[jamesmcdonnell]

Thank fook this has been finalised.

[asdfjkl]

I hope it actually happens

[Spiker]

Funny as I see it as a bad day at the office for Wlad last time and just an underestimation of Fury.
I'm expecting Wlad to be more aggressive and actually put it right this time.
He has been champion for so long had lost his hunger and thought fury was shit as did most people tbh

[Mimmy]

When do tickets go on sale. Looking at my work rota im on evening shift so cant go anyway. But ill buy 2 tickets for my lad and his mrs as their birthday prezzie.

[Tuan_Jim]

Funny as I see it as a bad day at the office for Wlad last time and just an underestimation of Fury.
I'm expecting Wlad to be more aggressive and actually put it right this time.
He has been champion for so long had lost his hunger and thought fury was poo as did most people tbh

Wladimir hasn't boxed aggressively since Lamon Brewster in 2004, and before that 2003 versus Sanders. His chin precludes a punch up, his stamina precludes a pace.

The only chance that I can see is a KO, but to land a knockout blow he needs to overcome his terror of the counter, not to mention make his old man body react in time to the opening. Good luck to him. We're not in Germany anymore, and it's not a fat passive incompetent yank in front of him. All signs point to a successful Fury defence.

[nitro5912]

I think you'll see a,different wlad, wasn't his wife suffering PND in the build up to the fight? Hardly the best prep.

Also I think he will relish the chance of revenge, how much more does he have to do given the punch stats were very close. Land an extra 100 punches probably wins it, throwing an extra 40 a round maybe?

I think Tyson will do his usual, talk of a KO and end up spending the fight running and jabbing.

[Terminator666]

I don't think Fury can win if he comes in out of shape- that's ludicrous- in shape I expect anothe snooze fest victory for him

[mickey1975]

Ticket prices remain the same. Ufc ringside will get you upper tier! Then AJ goes in November... Ffs!

[jamesmcdonnell]

I think you'll see a,different wlad, wasn't his wife suffering PND in the build up to the fight? Hardly the best prep.

Also I think he will relish the chance of revenge, how much more does he have to do given the punch stats were very close. Land an extra 100 punches probably wins it, throwing an extra 40 a round maybe?

I think Tyson will do his usual, talk of a KO and end up spending the fight running and jabbing.

We won't see a different Wlad, we will see the same ultra cautious Wlad we've seen since he was last KO'd.

Wlad won't commit to the jab, for the same reasons he didn't last time, Fury didn't stand there stock still waiting for him to throw it, Wlad only commits when he has a static target, or when people come at him in a straight line, in which case he takes a half step back and throws the jab.

He may relish the chance of revenge, but he's not going to suddenly become Mr aggressive, it's just not his style, he's terrified of getting hit, has been for donkeys years.

[Mimmy]

Ticket prices remain the same. Ufc ringside will get you upper tier! Then AJ goes in November... Ffs!

Are they on sale yet?

[Stuarty]

I think you'll see a,different wlad, wasn't his wife suffering PND in the build up to the fight? Hardly the best prep.

Also I think he will relish the chance of revenge, how much more does he have to do given the punch stats were very close. Land an extra 100 punches probably wins it, throwing an extra 40 a round maybe?

I think Tyson will do his usual, talk of a KO and end up spending the fight running and jabbing.

We won't see a different Wlad, we will see the same ultra cautious Wlad we've seen since he was last KO'd.

Wlad won't commit to the jab, for the same reasons he didn't last time, Fury didn't stand there stock still waiting for him to throw it, Wlad only commits when he has a static target, or when people come at him in a straight line, in which case he takes a half step back and throws the jab.

He may relish the chance of revenge, but he's not going to suddenly become Mr aggressive, it's just not his style, he's terrified of getting hit, has been for donkeys years.

I actually quite enjoyed watching him in the Pulev fight. Pulev did try to have a go though so kind of made him fight back. Enjoyable fight while it lasted. He's been dog shìt since then though. Wasn't impressed with him against Jennings and he didn't have a clue how to handle Fury at all.

[Dixonian]

I don't think Fury can win if he comes in out of shape- that's ludicrous- in shape I expect anothe snooze fest victory for him

I think that's about right.

[jamesmcdonnell]

I think you'll see a,different wlad, wasn't his wife suffering PND in the build up to the fight? Hardly the best prep.

Also I think he will relish the chance of revenge, how much more does he have to do given the punch stats were very close. Land an extra 100 punches probably wins it, throwing an extra 40 a round maybe?

I think Tyson will do his usual, talk of a KO and end up spending the fight running and jabbing.

We won't see a different Wlad, we will see the same ultra cautious Wlad we've seen since he was last KO'd.

Wlad won't commit to the jab, for the same reasons he didn't last time, Fury didn't stand there stock still waiting for him to throw it, Wlad only commits when he has a static target, or when people come at him in a straight line, in which case he takes a half step back and throws the jab.

He may relish the chance of revenge, but he's not going to suddenly become Mr aggressive, it's just not his style, he's terrified of getting hit, has been for donkeys years.

I actually quite enjoyed watching him in the Pulev fight. Pulev did try to have a go though so kind of made him fight back. Enjoyable fight while it lasted. He's been dog shìt since then though. Wasn't impressed with him against Jennings and he didn't have a clue how to handle Fury at all.

Yes, but Pulev came forward like a tank, which suits Wlad, he can just unload on the way in.

Fury was a nightmare for Wlad, he barely ever stood still, and had the reach to outjab Wlad at range, which negated his primary weapon.

I may have a little punt on a late stoppage win for Fury

[MacTavish]

Ticket prices remain the same. Ufc ringside will get you upper tier! Then AJ goes in November... Ffs!

That's made up my mind then! Joke prices.

[chrisnew86]

Ticket prices remain the same. Ufc ringside will get you upper tier! Then AJ goes in November... Ffs!

Are they on sale yet?

Yeah on sale now.

Ticket prices are still through the roof. I paid £100 to sit upper tier for Frampton Quigg, same ticket is £200 for this, view wise not worth the dough

Mugging us off

[jamesmcdonnell]

Ticket prices remain the same. Ufc ringside will get you upper tier! Then AJ goes in November... Ffs!

Are they on sale yet?

Yeah on sale now.

Ticket prices are still through the roof. I paid £100 to sit upper tier for Frampton Quigg, same ticket is £200 for this, view wise not worth the dough

Mugging us off

Frigg that for a game of soldiers. 200 quid. I went to see Stevie Wonder for 75 quid, a four concert, boxing really isn't good bang for the buck these days, it's part of the reason it's losing it's appeal, there's much better ways to spend your money than watch live boxing.

[keithmoonhangover]

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