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Wladimir Klitschko has admitted it bothers him that his defeat to Tyson Fury last year has given the Brit a platform.

The Ukrainian was the overwhelming favourite to retain his heavyweight world titles in Dusseldorf in November but was outboxed over 12 rounds and lost on points.

In the months since, Fury has frequently hit the headlines for all of the wrong reasons.

Last month he launched a foul-mouthed rant about Jews, rape and bestiality, and he's also made sexist and homophobic remarks in the past.

WATCH - Klitschko tells Fury to "f*** off" back in April:

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In an Instagram post, Klitschko vowed to end the Brit's reign as world champion when they meet in Manchester for their rematch on July 9.

"The fact that I’m giving a guy like Fury a platform bothers me," Klitschko wrote.

"I will end his reign on July 9 making it one of the shorter in the history of the heavyweight division."

Klitschko, 40, revealed earlier this week he is preparing for the rematch with sessions in a cryosauna.