Dillian Whyte vs Christian Hammer explained

Fight Name:Once upon a Time in the West
Fight Date:17 March 2024
Location:TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland
Fighter1: Dillian Whyte
Nickname1:"The Body Snatcher"
Hometown1:Brixton, London, UK
Record1:29-3 (20 KOs)
Height1:1.93m
Weight1:247 lb
Style1:Orthodox
Recognition1:former WBC International heavyweight champion
Fighter2: Christian Hammer
Nickname2:The Hammer
Hometown2:Pechea, Galați, Romania
Record2:27–11 (17 KOs)
Height2:1.89m
Weight2:275 lb
Style2:Orthodox
Result:Whyte defeated Hammer after the third-round by corner retirement

Dillian Whyte vs Christian Hammer, billed as Once Upon a Time in the West, was a heavyweight professional boxing match contested between former WBC interim heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte and Christian Hammer. The bout took place on 17 March 2024, Saint Patrick's Day at the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland.

Background

It was Whyte's first professional boxing fight in 16 months. He was scheduled to have a rematch against Anthony Joshua but failed a drug test. He told Sky Sports ahead of the fight: "I'm just glad to be back, doing what I love doing. I'm not getting any younger," "Obviously there's a lot of good fights going on. I just want to get back in the mix. I still want to fight all of these guys and show that I'm still one of the best heavyweights around."[1] Whyte last fought Jermaine Franklin at Wembley Arena, London in November 2022.[2] [3]

The fight

Whyte defeated Hammer after the third-round via corner retirement.[4] [5] The card also featured the last boxing match of Ray Moylette's career, who fought in his hometown in a victory over Argentine Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce.[6] [7] Other matches on the card featured Thomas Carty defeating Pavel Sour, and Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan lost to Sofiane Khati.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dillian Whyte returns against Christian Hammer in Ireland on St Patrick's Day Boxing News. Sky Sports. 7 April 2024.
  2. Web site: Dillian Whyte vs. Christian Hammer: Date, start time, TV channel and live stream DAZN News US. dazn.com. 11 March 2024 . 7 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Dillian Whyte still wants Anthony Joshua rematch, announces comeback fight after failed drugs test. Raj Mahil. 8 March 2024. tntsports.co.uk. 7 April 2024.
  4. News: sport/boxing/dillian-whyte-christian-hammer-wbc-wembley-jermaine-franklin-b2514122. The Independent. 18 March 2024 . 7 April 2024.
  5. News: Dillian Whyte makes winning return to the ring after going 'through a lot of hell' - BBC Sport. BBC Sport . 18 March 2024 . 7 April 2024.
  6. Web site: Mayo professional to mark retirement at 'momentous' boxing show Connaught Telegraph. con-telegraph.ie. 17 February 2024 . 7 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Dillian Whyte joins Castlebar boxing card on St. Patrick's Day at the TF Royal! - sport. Western People. 7 April 2024.
  8. Web site: Whyte makes winning return in Castlebar. rte.ie. 17 March 2024 . 7 April 2024.