Klitschko-Fury title fight postponed after champion suffers injury

The long-awaited heavyweight world title contest between reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko and contender Tyson Fury has been postponed after the Ukrainian suffered a tendon tear in his left calf during preparations for the previously scheduled October 24th bout.

Well it's official @Klitschko has pull out of the fight with an injury in his leg, it's a bit funny as I predicted this would happen!!!

— Gypsy King (@Tyson_Fury) September 25, 2015

Britain’s Fury recently caused a stir during the pair’s press conference in London, donning a Batman costume and wrestling an intruder dressed as the Joker to the ground, before releasing an onslaught of scathing remarks towards his supposed opponent, who has revealed his disappointment at having to withdraw.

“I am of course incredibly sorry – for my fans but also for my opponent Tyson Fury,” declared Klitschko.

The defending champion’s manager Bernd Bonte also weighed in on his fighter’s unfortunate injury, stating: “Next week we will make it known when the fight will be re-staged. We will definitely remain in Dusseldorf.”

Don't feel sorry for me I'll b ok, I'm sorry for the fans again as they are the biggest losers hear. Flights & hotels travel, sorry guys

— Gypsy King (@Tyson_Fury) September 25, 2015