Breathe a sigh of relief, Fury-Klitschko rematch probably won’t be happening in Ireland

Conor McGregor is still in line to bring the first combat sports stadium event to Ireland since 1972.

Fury secured an against-all-odds victory when the pair met in Dusseldorf in 2015, and the Manchester fighter is thought to be keen to welcome his Ukrainian opponent to the UK. Peter Fury, the boxer's uncle and trainer, has claimed a fight on British soil is the most likely outcome, adding that a deal with Klitschko's camp is very close. Croke Park and the Aviva stadium were thought to be possible locations for the rematch, but it looks like the fight won't be taking place in Ireland. Indeed, an announcement confirming details of the proposed summer rematch could come as soon as next month. "July is looking favourite now and hopefully it will be in the UK," Peter Fury told Sky Sports. 'The Klitschkos are happy to come to England provided it makes sense obviously so that is what they are working on and I fully expect an announcement in April." While he did not indicate where in the UK the fight might take place, Fury's camp are believed to be weighing up the possibility of the Manchester Arena as a venue. It appears other potential destinations, including Ireland and the UAE, have moved towards the back of the queue.