Wladimir Klitschko wants immediate Anthony Joshua rematch, says it's part of contractual clause

Wladimir Klitschko has put himself forward for an Anthony Joshua rematch after admitting he is 'interested' in fighting the IBF, WBA and IBO world heavyweight champion again immediately.

Joshua stopped Klitschko in the 11th round of their enthralling heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.

But it seems a second meeting of the old sparring partners could be on the cards again – after Klitschko claimed he had a contractual clause entitling him to a rematch.

"Of course, we have it in the contract, right now I'm interested," the Ukrainian former champion told Sky Sports.

"I need to analyse what the heck happened. I wish I could raise my hand, instead of somebody who didn't make it back to back.

"But congratulations to Anthony, he got up, he fought back, and he won the titles."

Klitschko knocked the Watford fighter down in round six but Joshua rallied to deliver the clinical blows to end the fight in its penultimate round.

Despite the 41-year-old's mentions of a rematch, Joshua's main focus appears to be on a meeting with Tyson Fury that had been lined up before Saturday's Klitschko clash was pitched.

"Fury, Tyson Fury, where you at baby?" Joshua shouted after his victory.

"Come on is that what you want to see? I enjoy fighting, I love fighting. 'Tyson Fury, I know he's been talking a lot and he wants to come back and compete - I want to give 90,000 people the chance to watch another night of boxing.

"I just want to fight everyone I'm really enjoying this right now".

~Daily Mail