Thread: Tyson Fury to fight Christian Hamer

Fury risks Wladimir Klitschko world title bout by agreeing Hammer fight in February -

Fury said: “I’ve said all along I’m not like these other fighters in the division who pussy foot around, take soft touches and call themselves fighters.
“I could have taken an easy job at the O2 arena to keep my position safe for my world title fight against Klitschko, but that’s not what Tyson Fury is about or what the public want to see from someone who has promised from day one to win the world heavyweight title.
“On paper it’s a dangerous job against Hammer, he’s highly ranked, he brings a big punch with him, he’ll have ambitions of his own to beat me and grab himself a world title shot against Klitschko and I’m sure he’ll be full of confidence coming over here.”
Hammer, a former WBO European Champion who has 10 stoppages out of 17 wins, will be looking to cause a huge upset by being the first to defeat Fury and earn himself a shot at Klitschko.

Good he's keeping busy... Save us the talk though fury... A 6 foot 2 guy with a 58% ko ratio and 2 KO losses should be a mediocre threat at best when you're the self proclaimed finest physical specimen and fighter alive.

Hammer has done well since getting clocked by Mariusz Wach in '09. He'll be on pins & needles as its his first time in England and the crowd noise will be a tremendous factor for him.

'Bout time Fury steps up and fights. Big Dude should be fighting 4 times a year.

Would we rather he just sit round while Wlad, Jennings, Wilder, Stiverne are all tied up?

Shit fight, but you don't get paid for doing fuck all. I would have thought they would've got someone a bit bigger if they're so certain they'll be facing Wlad soon

Originally Posted by Fenster

Shit fight, but you don't get paid for doing fuck all. I would have thought they would've got someone a bit bigger if they're so certain they'll be facing Wlad soon

Bigger doesn't mean better.

Name a better opponent for feb 28th.

Lucas browne or david price at least.

Hammer is a shit opponent i agree.

Originally Posted by ross

Originally Posted by Fenster

Shit fight, but you don't get paid for doing fuck all. I would have thought they would've got someone a bit bigger if they're so certain they'll be facing Wlad soon

Bigger doesn't mean better.

Name a better opponent for feb 28th.

Why not the man who chinned Hammer out? A less mobile version of Wlad who Fury probably couldn't knock out with a cricket bat, perfect.

Haven't seen Hamer fight, so I'm hoping for some good action and more experience for Fury.
The Brits have a short memory where Tyson is concerned. In one recent thread most everyone agreed, aside from the habitual naysayers, that Tyson is an unfinished product and isn't ready for Wlad yet. Now all I'm hearing is complaints about the opponent. Does it really matter that Hamer is smaller than Wald or doesn't have a huge punch, Tyson is still gaining the experience he needs.
Tyson is probably coached about what to say. If he isn't coached, he should become a promoter or go into politics, because he's as convincing with the BS as the best of them.
I'm not saying it's wrong or a
character flaw, yet. Lol