American Deontay Wilder has activated a rematch clause to take on Brit Tyson Fury in a heavyweight boxing rematch.

Fury defeated Wilder with a seventh round stoppage last month to claim the WBC title.

The championship bout is expected to take place in the USA in July.

>> More Boxing News

Other Boxing News

27 Apr: Kiwi boxer Mea Motu has won her non-title lightweight fight against Thailand's Noppaket Srisawas in Auckland

22 Apr: Ryan Garcia continues erratic behaviour after win over Devin Haney, saying he 'drank every day' leading up to boxing bout

17 Apr: The options remain open for heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker's next bout

16 Apr: American heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder has confirmed what's been termed a last-chance bout against China's Zhilei Zhong

15 Apr: Franklin have charged to the top of the NBL basketball ladder after a 101-83 win over Manawatu in Pukekohe

11 Apr: Boxer Tyson Fury has dismissed Oleksandr Usyk chances of winning their undisputed heavyweight world title fight on May 18 in Saudi Arabia

27 Mar: The Warriors have recalled centre Adam Pompey for Sunday's NRL home match against the Knights - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returns to fullback in place of the concussed Taine Tuaupiki

Top Stories

RUGBY
The Chiefs are resigned to being without fullback Shaun Stevenson for at least a couple of weeks after he suffered a hamstring injury in the win over the Waratahs in Sydney More...

BUSINESS
A popular yoghurt pouch with kiwi kids is being recalled over fears the products may contain black plastic More...

Today's News

Accident and Emergency:
A person has died and two others injured, after crashing during a fleeing driver incident, north of Otaki 13:47

Law and Order:
A former US police officer has been found guilty of reckless endangerment, after the fatal shooting of Christchurch man Christian Glass 13:27

Soccer:
For the first time in club history, A-League silverware is genuinely in the sights of the Wellington Phoenix tonight at Sky Stadium 13:07

Accident and Emergency:
Five people have been rescued, after getting lost on the Makarewa Falls track, in Southland's Hokonui Hills 12:27

Golf:
Danny Lee's hoping the birdies continue to flow in his second round at LIV Adelaide this afternoon 11:57

Rugby:
The Chiefs are resigned to being without fullback Shaun Stevenson for at least a couple of weeks after he suffered a hamstring injury in the win over the Waratahs in Sydney 11:37

Health & Safety:
King Charles to resume public-facing duties, but cancer treatment to continue 11:27

Soccer:
Leicester City have secured automatic promotion back into the English Premier League 11:17

Motoring:
Audi F1 have their first driver as Nico Hülkenberg joins Sauber 11:17

Golf:
Danny Lee's one shot off the lead in a share of second after the opening round at the LIV golf event in Adelaide 11:07

News Search

Power Search