Wladimir Klitschko admits defeat to Tyson Fury still hurts but is confident the lessons learned will help him regain his world heavyweight titles in the rematch.
The 39-year-old Ukrainian (64-4-KO53) handed over the WBA, WBO and IBF titles after November's unanimous points defeat to Fury (25-0-KO18) - his first loss in 11 years - but was quick to confirm he will exercise a rematch clause and face the 27-year-old again.
Having had time to reflect on a defeat that surprised most, Klitschko said: "For the first time in so long, I had to experience the feeling of stepping out of the ring as a loser. That was very disappointing for me; I suffered day and night after the fight and I am still suffering.
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The 39-year-old Ukrainian (64-4-KO53) handed over the WBA, WBO and IBF titles after November's unanimous points defeat to Fury (25-0-KO18) - his first loss in 11 years - but was quick to confirm he will exercise a rematch clause and face the 27-year-old again.
Having had time to reflect on a defeat that surprised most, Klitschko said: "For the first time in so long, I had to experience the feeling of stepping out of the ring as a loser. That was very disappointing for me; I suffered day and night after the fight and I am still suffering.
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