Wladimir Klitschko has accused Tyson Fury of ‘dragging boxing through the mud’ after booze and drug admissions

WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO has accused Tyson Fury of ‘dragging boxing through the mud’.

The WBA and WBO champion Fury, 28, pulled out of their scheduled rematch citing an unspecified medical condition, with rumours circulating that the Gypsy King was suffering from severe depression.

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And it has since been revealed that the Brit fighter tested positive for cocaine – a claim which the Mancunian confirmed with a revealing interview in which he stressed that he would even take heroin if offered.

Klitschko told Bild: “Fury is dragging boxing through the mud.”

Klitschko, who lost his titles to Fury in a surprise defeat last year, has been waiting almost 12 months for a rematch.

The Ukrainian’s manager Bernd Boente said: “This just shows how unfair Fury is.

“He stalls with Wladimir. He blocks the world title.”

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Fury faces losing his licence when the British Boxing Board of Control meet next week – which would then see him stripped of his world title belts.

Former British boxing hero Ricky Hatton, who himself has fought cocaine addiction and depression, has told SunSport how he has contacted Fury to offer help and support and that he didn't need to fight his battles alone.