Troubled heavyweight Tyson Fury has vacated his WBO and WBA titles with "immediate effect", opening the way for New Zealander Joseph Parker's world title fight in Auckland in December. The UK's Daily Mail has reported that Fury, who twice reneged on a rematch with Wladimir Klitschko after his upset victory in November, has given up his two titles of his own volition. Fury recently admitted to mental health issue and cocaine use. The WBO had asked for an explanation, but with Fury stepping away from the fight game, there will be no danger of lengthy legal battles. Peter Fury, Tyson's uncle and trainer, said: "Tyson will be back stronger from this and I will make sure, no matter what we have to deal with, Tyson not only comes back but will reclaim what's rightfully his."

Source: New Zealand Herald October 12, 2016 23:32 UTC