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Former world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko says he is preparing to go to court to ensure his rematch with Tyson Fury goes ahead.

Klitschko, 40, beaten by Fury in Dusseldorf last year, is set for a return bout against the unified WBA (Super) and WBO champion.

But despite Klitschko taking up his mandatory option to try and regain what he sees as his titles from Fury, there remains question marks over the fight going ahead.

The meeting has been pencilled in for the Manchester Arena on October 29, after the original date of July 9 was postponed due to an injury to the Brit.

But now the bout appears to be on the rocks once again, with Klitschko taking to social media to declare that the Fury Camp are attempting to move the goalposts, despite a contract having been signed.

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"Dear fans, I just want to keep you updated on the status quo of my rematch against Fury," declared Klitschko.

"Unfortunately, Team Fury is trying to change the terms of already signed contract multiple times and is going on endless.

"To protect my own rights, and eventually see the rematch, I'm forced to go to court."

Klitschko's statement comes just days after Fury had declared that he would give Klitschko "a better beating" than in the first fight between the pair.

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"I'm looking forward to the fight," declared Fury earlier this week.

"It feels good, to be honest. I gave him a beating the last time, and I'll give him a better beating the next time, it's money for old rope.

"We're working towards the October date and I'm already in training. I'll fight anyone, there’s nobody really on my radar, Klitschko – I'd give him another beating, there's plenty of fighters out there."