Fury vs Klitschko rematch in 2016 confirmed – the internet reacts

It's official - Wladimir Klitschko is taking up his option for a rematch with new world heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury.

Many felt that the fight on Saturday night signalled an end to the Ukrainian's reign of domination, and that it was patently obvious to everyone - including Klitschko himself - that his powers had waned. Not so, apparently. The veteran pugilist took to his official Instagram page to announce that he was forced a rematch in 2016, as per his contractual prerogative: "I have a pre-Christmas gift for Tyson Fury and all boxing fans across the world. I will be making use of my contractual option for a rematch against Fury. So to say the fight of 2016 is in the making!"

A video posted by Wladimir Klitschko (@klitschko_official) on Dec 2, 2015 at 7:07am PST

Some are less than impressed after the weekend's attritional affair... https://twitter.com/CharlieInman1/status/672102023727312899 https://twitter.com/bendirs1/status/672091131446996992 But others can barely hide their excitement about the rematch... https://twitter.com/Jessica_Warland/status/672102245920604164 https://twitter.com/Alunscottdavies/status/672102466482266113 Staunch Fury fans can only see the 2016 bout going one way... https://twitter.com/jonnyescott/status/672071461377568772 https://twitter.com/JasonMcgovernn/status/672102801498087425 https://twitter.com/LesnarSupport/status/672087660635234305 Whilst Klitschko advocates feel the revenge mission may just shut Fury up for good... https://twitter.com/sportingminute/status/672102917030178816 https://twitter.com/ErroRorschach/status/671980449460264960