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Wladimir Klitschko to outclass Tyson Fury in rematch, says world champion Arthur Abraham

Wladimir Klitschko and Tyson Fury joke on the stand after a press conference
Image: Arthur Abraham backs Wladimir Klitschko (left) to beat Tyson Fury

World champion Arthur Abraham believes Wladimir Klitschko will show he is 'a different calibre' to Tyson Fury in their rematch.

Fury (25-0-KO18) produced a tactical masterclass to end Klitschko's 11-year reign as heavyweight world champion in December - and must now do it all again this year after the 39-year-old Ukrainian activated a rematch clause.

But WBO super-middleweight champion Abraham, who like Klitschko is based in Germany, believes the tables will be turned and doubts whether Fury possesses the quality to stay at the very top of the sport.

The Briton is not good enough to beat these types of boxers. Klitschko - this is a different calibre of fighter.
Arthur Abraham

"I was shocked by the fact that Klitschko lost," Abraham said. "Because the Briton is not good enough to beat these types of boxers.

"Klitschko - this is a different calibre of fighter. But apparently that day was bad for him, and he couldn't get it together, so Wladimir lost.

"I think Klitschko will win the rematch. Wladimir will examine the mistakes that he made and take them into account."

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Abraham's most recent defence was a close points victory over St Helens' Martin Murray and he previously beat Liverpool's Paul Smith twice.

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