Hughie Fury and Christian Hammer go head-to-head in Newcastle in a heavyweight fight that could move the winner into contention for a title shot.
Fury is ranked number four by the WBA and 14 by the IBF, so a victory might move him into contention for a shot at the current WBA champion - Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury has not fought since December 12 last year when he beat Mariusz Wach at Wembley Arena.
A win for the more experienced Hammer could give him a shot at one last high profile fight. Hammer's last fight on 27 November 2020 ended in defeat after losing to Tony Yoka on points.
Also on the card is Chris Eubank Jr. who is fighting Wanik Awdijan after his September fight was cancelled twice.
Here's everything you need to know about Fury vs. Hammer.
When is Fury vs. Hammer, fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, October 16
- Main card: 7:00 p.m. BST
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. ET
The Hughie Fury vs. Christian Hammer fight card will take place on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 7:00 p.m. for UK fans and 2:00 p.m. ET for those in New York City and on the East Coast. Fury and Hammer are set to make their ringwalks at approximately 10:00 p.m BST / 5.pm ET, although that depends on the length of the earlier bouts.
What Channel/Stream is Fury vs. Hammer?
- U.S.: N/A
- UK: Sky Sports Arena
Fury vs. Hammer will have their heavyweight clash on Sky Sports Arena, though there is not yet a broadcaster for viewers abroad.
Where is the Fury vs. Hammer fight?
The Fury vs. Hammer fight is taking place at the Newcastle Arena, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom.
Hughie Fury record and bio
- Nationality: English
- Date of Birth: September 18, 1994
- Height: 6'6"
- Reach: N/A
- Total Fights: 28
- Record: 25-3-0 with 14 knockouts
Christian Hammer Record and Bio
- Nationality: Romanian
- Born: September 27, 1987
- Height: 6'2"
- Reach: 78"
- Total Fights: 32
- Record: 26-7 with 16 knockouts
Smith vs. Fowler fight card
- Hughie Fury vs. Christian Hammer; Heavyweight
- Savannah Marshall vs. Lolita Muzeya; For Marshall's WBO middleweight title
- Lewis Ritson vs. Henry Lundy; Super lightweight
- Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Wanik Awdijan; Super middleweight