Dillian Whyte is set for his first fight in 16 months when he faces heavyweight veteran Christian Hammer.
Whyte has not fought since beating Jermaine Franklin on a majority decision at London's O2 Arena in November 2022.
He was set to face Anthony Joshua last August, but a failed drugs test in the days leading up to the fight resulted in the contest being cancelled.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Whyte vs. Hammer.
Whyte vs. Hammer fight date, start time
- Date: Sunday, March 17
- Time: 5:30 p.m. UK / 1:30 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10 p.m. UK / 5 p.m. ET
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. UK / 1:30 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10 p.m. UK / 5 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Whyte vs. Hammer?
- U.S.: TBA
- UK: TBA
The broadcast details for this fight have not been announced at the time of writing.
Where is the Whyte vs. Hammer fight?
The fight will take place at the TF Royal Hotel in Castlebar, Ireland.
Dillian Whyte record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: April 11, 1988
- Height: 6' 4"
- Reach: 78"
- Total fights: 32
- Record: 29-3 (19 KOs)
Christian Hammer record and bio
- Nationality: German
- Date of birth: September 27, 1987
- Height: 6' 2.5"
- Reach: 78"
- Total fights: 37
- Record: 27-10 (17 KOs)
Whyte vs. Hammer fight card
- Dillian Whyte vs. Christian Hammer; Heavyweight
- Ray Moylette vs. Jake Tinklin; Super lightweight
- Gary O'Sullivan vs. TBA; Middleweight
- Thomas Carty vs. Pavel Sour; Heavyweight
- Daniel O'Sullivan vs. Martin Balog; Light middleweight
- Sedem Ama vs. Ester Knecna; Light middleweight
- Craig O'Brien vs. Remi Scholer; Middleweight