Feb

Tyson Fury looks like real title threat while stopping Christian Hammer

Tyson Fury’s measured eighth-round stoppage of Christian Hammer on Saturday in London adds further credence to the idea that the once-laughable Englishman is now one of the best heavyweights in the world. The fight was tune-up ahead of a projected title shot against either Wladimir Klitschko or Deontay Wilder.

Feb

Dougie’s Friday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans share their thoughts on the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao matchup and who they think will win the super fight, plus Gennady Golvokin, Frampton-Avalos, Eubank-Chudinov, Fury-Hammer, and Stevenson-Bika in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

Feb

Fury says Hammer not in his class, still targets Klitschko and Wilder

by Doug Fischer

When Tyson Fury steps in the ring to face Christian Hammer in London on Saturday he’ll just be glad to have the work. The unbeaten British heavyweight has fought just once in 18 months, but still looks toward potential clashes against Deontay Wilder and RING champ Wladimir Klitschko (who he says will avoid him).

Feb

Christian Hammer says Tyson Fury will not last the distance

by Doug Fischer

Romanian heavyweight Christian Hammer insists he has the weapons and power to become the first man to defeat British contender Tyson Fury when they meet this Saturday, at the O2 Arena in London, England.