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LONDON -- More than two months after heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury pulled out of his rematch with former champion Wladimir Klitschko, citing a sprained ankle, the contractually mandated rematch was rescheduled on Wednesday.They will meet again Oct. 29 at the Manchester Arena in Furys hometown of Manchester, England.Im delighted that we can finally get the fight back on and in Manchester on Oct. 29th, Peter Fury, Tysons uncle and trainer, said. After hard discussions, we can now focus on giving the fans what they deserve -- another barnburner of a fight. Team Fury will ensure Tyson is in the shape of his life to successfully retain his world titles.The fight was initially scheduled to take place July 9, also at Manchester Arena, but the 28-year-old Fury withdrew in late June after he said he sprained his ankle during a run and his doctor told him he needed to lay off it for about six weeks.Fury and Klitschko -- who genuinely seem to dislike each other given all the harsh words they have exchanged -- are scheduled to appear to together at a news conference Monday in London.On Nov. 28 in Dusseldorf, Germany, where Klitschko is a major star, Fury (25-0, 18 KOs) pulled one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history. He won a unanimous decision -- 116-111, 115-112, 115-112 -- against Ukraines Klitschko (64-4, 54 KOs) to take his various sanctioning-organization title belts and the lineal world championship, although he was later stripped of one of the belts for accepting the rematch rather than facing a mandatory opponent.Furys unexpected victory -- in a fight that was roundly criticized as dull -- ended Klitschkos 11-year unbeaten run and historic 9?-year title reign, during which he made 18 successful defenses -- the third most in heavyweight history. Klitschko, who turned 40 in March, immediately exercised his right to a rematch and agreed to fight in Furys hometown.Everyone involved has worked tirelessly to get the world heavyweight title rematch between Tyson and Wladimir back on and Im thrilled that its now officially confirmed, said Mick Hennessy, Furys promoter. This is the rematch that the boxing world has been waiting to see and the anticipation is now at boiling point, so expect a highly charged and explosive fight when the best two heavyweights in the world collide.As Tysons promoter, I have 100 percent confidence that he will retain his titles in front of his fans and make it another memorable night for British boxing to remember.Klitschko and his team grew frustrated in recent weeks by the delay in rescheduling the fight. Klitschko even threatened to sue Fury in an effort to force him to live up to their contract. But now that the rematch is on, all is well.Team Klitschko is very happy that after Furys postponements we finally have a new date, said Bernd Boente, Klitschkos manager. It is great that our event can stay in the Manchester Arena. This is one of the best venues worldwide and has already seen many great fights. We know that Wladimir will be in the best shape on Oct. 29th and we are very confident that he will regain the heavyweight championships.Fury will go into the rematch with questions about possible performance-enhancing drug use hanging over him, although not in regards to the November fight with Klitschko.Fury tested positive for a banned substance in an earlier fight, even though, for reasons that are unclear, the results did not come to light until June, well after he had beaten Klitschko. Fury faces a hearing on Nov. 4 and if he is found guilty he could be banned. Of course, by that time he will have already faced Klitschko in a lucrative rematch.The fight will air on host broadcaster BoxNation in the United Kingdom and is expected to be added to the HBO schedule in the United States. Tickets purchased for the original July 9 date remain valid for the rescheduled bout. Shoes Black Friday Deals 2020 . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." 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He has won a franchise-record 15 straight since September.Just shows how good they swing on the days I pitch, I guess, Strasburg said with a laugh.Oliver Perez and Blake Treinen combined to escape an eighth-inning jam, and Washington extended its NL East lead to four games over the Mets after dropping the opener of the four-game set Thursday night.Series like this, they tend to be, who makes the least amount of mistakes -- and we didnt make very many mistakes tonight, Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon said.Syndergaard (9-4) and slugger Yoenis Cespedes left early with injuries, hours after New York announced that struggling pitcher Matt Harvey will have season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome.Cespedes was pulled after three innings with a strained right quadriceps and said he hopes to return after the All-Star break. The slugger got hurt chasing Murphys double to deep center field in the third and was replaced by Juan Lagares in the fourth.With his velocity dipping, Syndergaard exited in the fifth with arm fatigue that was not elbow-related, the Mets said. The big right-hander has been pitching with a bone spur in his right elbow that he called pretty insignificant.His arm went dead. Hes got a tired arm and (his) stuff went away, manager Terry Collins said. But he said theres no pain.Cespedes and Syndergaard were selected for the All-Star Game on Tuesday in San Diego, but both are unlikely to participate, Collins said. They are expected to be examined Saturday.Its disappointing, but there will be a lot more, Syndergaard said. Its a long season, you put a lot of wear and tear on your body, just right now I think I need a little break.Strasburg also was picked for the NL squad but was replaced on the roster Friday by Washington teammate Max Scherzer. Strasburg came off the disabled list this week and wont pitch in the Midsummer Classic as a precaution. The right-hander iss from San Diego and plans to attend the game, the Nationals said.ddddddddddddThey came to me and they said that that was what they were thinking, Strasburg said. In my head, Im like, I want to make up for the two starts I missed, so hopefully be able to start the first game back and get the second half going right.After tossing 6 2/3 innings Sunday against Cincinnati in his return from an upper back strain, Strasburg was pulled with a no-hitter intact because he had already thrown 109 pitches.This time, he held New York hitless until Asdrubal Cabrera homered leading off the fifth. Brandon Nimmo followed with a single, but the Mets didnt do much else until the eighth.I think the DL stint, good thing was that it wasnt something that was impacting my throwing arm, Strasburg said. So it wasnt really like a big process to try and get back into things. I think my arm felt good. When my trap and back subsided a little bit, I was able to throw in between and maintain what Ive been working on.Papelbon pitched a perfect ninth for his 18th save in 20 chances. With his 367th save, he tied Jeff Reardon for ninth on the career list.It was the first matchup between Syndergaard and Strasburg, who is 3-0 with a 1.83 ERA in three outings against the Mets this year. He became the first NL starter to begin 12-0 since Hall of Famer Rube Marquard opened 18-0 for the New York Giants in 1912.Speaks for itself, man, Papelbon said.Washington improved to 15-1 with Strasburg on the mound this year. He is the only qualified starter in the majors without a loss.I think this year he has become a more complete pitcher than Ive personally seen in the past, Mets second baseman Neil Walker said. So, hes as advertised.New York dropped to 7-2 on an 11-game homestand, its longest of the season.The start was delayed 37 minutes by rain.TAKE THAT!Murphy, booed again by the Citi Field crowd of 35,030, has hit safely in all 11 games against the Mets since they let him leave as a free agent in the offseason. Hes batting .409 with 15 RBI and five of his career-high 15 homers vs. New York.TRAINERS ROOMNationals: 1B Ryan Zimmerman was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left rib cage strain.Mets: Rookie RHP Seth Lugo relieved Syndergaard with New York trailing 3-0 and tossed two hitless innings.UP NEXTScherzer (9-6, 3.21 ERA) pitches Saturday night against RHP Logan Verrett (3-5, 4.01), who starts in place of Harvey. ' ' '