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.

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14 Jun: Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams claims Paul Gallen has disrespected him and he's taken it personally ahead of their boxing bout on July 16 in Sydney

13 Jun: Sonny Bill Williams has cheekily rejected claims he's been greedy in holding out for a bigger payday for his boxing bout against Paul Gallen

13 Jun: Sonny Bill Williams doubts he'll step into a boxing ring again after next month's bout against Aussie Paul Gallen

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