Wladimir Klitschko in talks on three-fight deal - The Ring

Wladimir Klitschko in talks on three-fight deal - The Ring

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Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is considering coming out of retirement and has held discussions with DAZN on a three-fight deal, according to American boxing magazine The Ring.

The Ukrainian has discussed the deal directly with Ukraine-born Len Blavatnik, the majority shareholder of DAZN Group who is worth an estimated $16.3 billion.

According to sources, is interested in an initial comeback fight against limited opposition. One of the fights of the proposed deal would take place in Germany, where Klitschko resided and starred for years.

The second fight should be a rematch with Tyson Fury, and the third one is to be a rematch with Anthony Joshua.

According to the report, Wladimir is not in talks to fight Dillian Whyte.

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