WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO is ready to take Tyson Fury to court to force through their world heavyweight title rematch.
Klitschko, 40, was originally due to face Fury for the second time on July 9 having been dethroned by the undefeated Gypsy King in Germany last November.
The showdown at the Manchester Arena was scrapped when the WBA Super and WBO champion suffered an ankle injury and a rescheduled date was pencilled in for October 29 at the same venue.
But Team Klitschko claim contractual disputes have put the fight in doubt once again.
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Addressing his fans on social media, Dr Steelhammer said: “I just want to keep you updated on the status quo of my rematch against Fury.
“Unfortunately, Team Fury is trying to change the terms of an already signed contract multiple times.
“To protect my own rights, and eventually see the rematch, I’m forced to go to court.”
Fury insists he wants to record back-to-back victories over Klitschko before tackling IBF champ Anthony Joshua and WBC kingpin Deontay Wilder.
But Klitschko’s manager Bernd Boente fears the Ukrainian may not get the opportunity to share the ring with Fury again.
Boente said: “I don’t know if it will happen, I have no idea.
“I have never seen a champion being inactive for so long, especially after just winning the title.”
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