Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has been rescued by the Spanish coastguard following a fire onboard a luxury yacht.

The 43-year-old, who retired from boxing in August 2017, was reported to be on holiday off Mallorca when the yacht caught fire.

He took to Twitter to share the news writing: "Our boat trip Sunday night ended up in our boat igniting and family and friends being evacuated by coast guard and fire rescue team.

"No worries: we are all fine!"