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Fury vs. Klitschko off again due to Fury's 'mental health issues'

It seems that the rematch between Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko is not meant to be. After Fury upset Klitschko for most of boxing's heavyweight titles last November, a second fight seemed inevitable. It was eventually set for July 9th, but Fury pulled out with what he said was a sprained ankle. It just so happened that he was charged under the UK's anti-doping code on the same day.

The bout was still possible though, and was eventually re-scheduled for October 23rd. Unfortunately, a vague press release came out yesterday regarding Fury's removal from the fight:

"Tyson has, this week, been declared medically unfit to fight.