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Tyson Fury, Wladimir Klitschko agree to heavyweight title rematch in October

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After a slight delay in plans, the heavyweight rematch is back on. The WBA, WBO, IBO heavyweight king Tyson Fury will put the belts he took from long-reigning champ Wladimir Klitschko back on the line on Oct. 29 in the mandatory rematch in Manchester, England, according to ESPN.

"I'm delighted that we can finally get the fight back on and in Manchester on Oct. 29th," Peter Fury, Tyson's uncle and trainer, said. "After hard discussions, we can now focus on giving the fans what they deserve -- another barnburner of a fight.