Christian Hammer is a Romanian-German professional boxer, have a look at his age, height and record
Find out more about him and his recent bout with Dillian Whyte.
In his successful comeback to the ring, Dillian Whyte defeated Christian Hammer in just three rounds with a dominant performance.
The former WBC interim heavyweight champion, eager to make a statement after being cleared of doping allegations, displayed his dominance over his Romanian-born opponent in Castlebar, County Mayo. Hammer, unable to continue into the fourth round, conceded defeat as the referee halted the bout, granting Whyte his 30th professional win.
Who is boxer Christian Hammer, bio, age, height, reach, boxing fight record and net worth
Whyte’s comeback was marked not only by his victory but also by a heated exchange with Christian Hammer following the explosive match. Whyte seemed clearly upset at being pronounced the winner, even though he had dispatched Hammer quickly, and he got into a heated discussion with his opponent.
It's over!
Christian Hammer can't continue, and his corner waive the white flag before the start of round 4@DillianWhyte blows off the cobwebs to move to 30-3
Few verbals afterwards pic.twitter.com/5Rnz2WOKKs
— Boxing Tickets NI (@BoxingTicketsNI) March 17, 2024
The specific exchange between the two is still unknown, but Whyte’s remarks following the bout imply he was doubting Hammer’s choice to leave the battle too soon. Whyte expressed his dissatisfaction, saying that he was not happy with Hammer’s decision to essentially end the bout.
Looking back on his performance, Whyte recognized the depth of his feelings and attributed them to the turbulent ride he had taken to get to the match. Whyte was disappointed with how his pent-up fury showed up, even though he controlled the fight with a flurry of body blows.
This whole fiasco has gone viral on social media, with many people trying to learn more about Christian Hammer. So, here’s what we know about him:
Who is Christian Hammer?
Christian Hammer is a renowned Romanian-German professional boxer. He has been in the news because he lost to Dillian Whyte, which led to a heated conversation between both boxers.
His real name is Cristian Ciocan and he was born on 27 September 1987 in Pechea, Galați, Romania. He is of mixed ethnicity, as one of his parents is from Germany and the other is from Romania.
His height is 1.89 meters or 6 feet 2+1⁄2 inches and his reach is 198 cm or 78 inches. He is currently 36 years old.
His career
Christian Hammer began boxing professionally in 2008 under Felix Păun’s guidance. Hammer lost his first fight against Robert Gregorin, but he quickly turned things around, winning his next seven battles. However, setbacks in 2010 interrupted his winning streak.
Remarkably, he successfully defended both the vacant WBO EU heavyweight championship and the German International Heavyweight title in 2012. Throughout his career, Hammer came up against strong opponents including Tony Yoka, Luis Ortiz, and Tyson Fury.
Despite notable victories and title pursuits, including his conquest of the WBO European Heavyweight title in 2016, Hammer faced challenges, as evidenced by his retirement due to injury in a 2021 bout against Hughie Fury.
In his professional career, Hammer has recorded 27 victories, 10 defeats, 17 knockout victories, and 10 by decisions and has a net worth of $1 million.