Fury Hammer: Latest News, Articles & Breaking Stories

Tyson Fury: I'm Ready, I Want Wladimir Klitschko Next

•11 years ago

Tyson Fury immediatley set his sights on a showdown with Wladimir Klitschko after defeating Christian Hammer to retain the European heavyweight title at London's O2 Arena on Saturday night. The 26-year-old Manchester fighter saw off his opponent after the towel came in from the German-based Romanian's corner during the eighth round. Fury is the mandatory challenger for Klitschko's WBO belt and is also on the radar of WBC champion Deontay Wilder. A UK-based bout is already under negotiation between the Fury and Klitschko camps and the Briton is already plotting a subsequent unification bout against Wilder.

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Tyson Fury Breaks Christian Hammer For TKO Win

BoxingScene Staff

•11 years ago

O2 Arena, London - In a fight for the WBO International heavyweight title, Tyson Fury (24-0, 18KOs) broke down Christian Hammer (17-4, 10KOs) for an eight round TKO win. Fury, the WBO's mandatory challenger, continues on pace to a summer showdown with heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko. Hammer went down from a right hand in the fifth and got punished as the fight continue until the boxer's corner pulled him out of the fight.

Video: Tyson Fury, Chris Eubank Jr. Putting in Work

BoxingScene Staff

•11 years ago

London, England - Be Real Boxing catch up with EBU/British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and once-beaten middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr., as the fighters held workouts during fight week in preparation for tonight's contests. Fury will face Christian Hammer in the main event at the O2 Arena, while Eubank Jr. goes up against WBA interim-middleweight champion Dmitry Chudinov in the BoxNation televised co-feature.

Tyson Fury-Christian Hammer: BScene Predictions

Jake Donovan

•11 years ago

Tyson Fury risks a mandatory title shot at World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko in a stay busy bout versus fringe contender Christian Hammer. The scheduled 12-round clash takes place Saturday evening at O2 Arena in London, England. Both fighters had one final exchange of harsh words and finger pointing during Friday's weigh-in festivities (pictures to come, for those demanding visual proof). Fury tipped the scales at 260 lb., while Hammer checked in at a career lightest 240 lb.

Photos: Fury, Hammer Erupts as Fighters Pulled Apart

Boxing Photos

•11 years ago

Eubank, Chudinov On Weight; Fury, Hammer Trade Words

Jake Donovan

•11 years ago

Video: Tyson Fury, Peter Fury Talk Hammer Showdown

BoxingScene Staff

•11 years ago

London, England - Be Real Boxing catch up with EBU/British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to discuss the upcoming BoxNation televised fight with Christian Hammer on Saturday night at the O2 Arena, looking ahead at a world title fight with Wladimir Klitschko. Also, uncle and trainer Peter Fury talks about the Hammer showdown, strategies to use in the contest, thoughts on his brother John coming back in the fold and more.

Tyson Fury: If I Lose, I May As Well Retire From Boxing

Random Hits

•11 years ago

WBO International Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury and challenger Christian Hammer came head-to-head today at the Cineworld in The O2 ahead of Saturday’s big showdown, live and exclusive on BoxNation. Undefeated Fury’s risks his title and WBO mandatory shot against reigning world champion Wladimir Klitschko if he loses to the number three ranked challenger. But Fury is fully aware of what’s at stake and say he’ll retire if can’t defeat the hard-hitting Germany based Romaninan.

Tyson Fury: Klitschko Will Be Easy, Then I Want Wilder!

BoxingScene Staff

•11 years ago

LONDON - Heavyweight division world champion Wladimir Klitschko would be an “easy fight” according to brash-talking Tyson Fury. The Manchester heavyweight takes on the tough Christian Hammer this weekend at the O2 Arena in London, live and exclusive on BoxNation, and has claimed that a matchup with Klitschko would be a straightforward affair. 26-year-old Fury is the mandatory challenger for Klitschko’s WBO belt, and is expected to face the Ukrainian legend in his next bout, should he prevail this Saturday night. The heavyweight division has seen a resurgence of late following the crowning of a new champion in WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder, with the charismatic American keen to share the ring with Fury, who has his own thoughts on how he wants the coming year to turn out.

Christian Hammer Vows To Smash Tyson Fury To Pieces

BoxingScene Staff

•11 years ago

WBO International Heavyweight title challenger Christian Hammer says he’ll smash-up Tyson Fury this Saturday night at The O2 and leave him on the boxing scrapheap. The hard-hitting German based Romanian, ranked number three in the world by the WBO, believes he will cause a huge upset and be the first man to knockout the Manchester giant. Fury took the risky defence against Hammer even though he has a guaranteed shot against reigning WBO World Heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko next. Hammer says that Fury has made a big mistake. “It’s showtime on Saturday night! I’m here in London nice and early to finish my training and everything has gone perfect in camp,” said Hammer.