Christian Hammer


Christian Hammer is a Romanian-German professional boxer who held the WBO European heavyweight title three times between 2012 and 2018.

Professional career

Ciocan's first coach was Felix Păun.

Hammer vs. Gregorin

He turned pro in Germany in 2008, but lost against Robert Gregorin his professional debut.
He won his next seven fights, but his winning streak was ended in 2010 after losing two fights in a row against Mariusz Wach and Taras Bidenko. Ciocan won the Won German International Heavyweight title in 2012 from Serdar Uysal, and vacant WBO EU Heavyweight title from Danny Williams.

Hammer vs. Fury

In 2015, he lost to British future world champion, Tyson Fury for the WBO International Heavyweight title.

Hammer vs. Teper

He held the WBO European Heavyweight title, which he won from Erkan Teper in 2016.

Hammer vs. Ortiz

On March 2, 2019, Hammer fought title contented Luis Ortiz. Ortiz was ranked #3 by the WBC and #8 by the IBF at heavyweight at the time. Ortiz won the fight convincingly, winning 100–90 and 99–91 twice on the scorecards.

Hammer vs. Yoka

On November 27, 2020, Hammer faced Tony Yoka. Yoka won the fight in convincing fashion, winning 100–89 across all three scorecards.

Hammer vs. H. Fury

On October 16, 2021, Hammer fought Hughie Fury. Fury was ranked #4 by the WBA and #14 by the IBF and heavyweight. Hammer was forced to retire in the fifth round due to injury.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
40Loss27–12Artem SuslenkovUD825 Oct 2024Moscow, Russia
38Loss27–11Dillian WhyteRTD3, 3:0017 Mar 2024TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Ireland
37Loss27–10Joe JoyceTKO4, 1:202 Jul 2022Wembley Arena, London, EnglandFor WBC Silver and vacant WBO International heavyweight titles
36Win27–9Drazen ZanjaninTKO1, 2:5828 May 2022Die Bucht, Berlin, Germany
35Loss26–9Frank SánchezUD101 Jan 2022Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, US
34Loss26–8Hughie FuryRTD5, 3:0016 Oct 2021Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, England
33Win26–7Patryk KowollTKO3, 2:1815 May 2021Box Gym, Cologne, Germany
32Loss25–7Tony YokaUD1027 Nov 2020H Arena, Nantes, France
31Win25–6Saul FarahTKO1, 2:1521 Dec 2019Wiking Box Center, Wolgast, Germany
30Loss24–6Luis OrtizUD102 Mar 2019Barclays Center, New York City, New York, US
29Win24–5Michael WallischKO5, 2:1815 Dec 2018Sporthalle, Hamburg, GermanyWon vacant WBO European heavyweight title
28Win23–5Tornike PuritchamiashviliRTD3, 3:0015 Sep 2018ECB Boxgym, Hamburg, Germany
27Loss22–5Alexander PovetkinUD1215 Dec 2017DIVS, Yekaterinburg, RussiaFor WBO International and vacant WBA International heavyweight titles
26Win22–4Zine Eddine BenmakhloufUD1219 May 2017Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg, GermanyRetained WBO European heavyweight title
25Win21–4David PriceTKO7, 1:224 Feb 2017Olympia, London, EnglandRetained WBO European heavyweight title
24Win20–4Erkan TeperSD1215 Oct 2016G 18-Halle, Hamburg, GermanyWon vacant WBO European heavyweight title
23Win19–4Michael SprottKO1, 1:5118 Mar 2016Circul Globus, Bucharest, Romania
22Win18–4Sherman WilliamsUD1028 Aug 2015Galați Skating Rink, Galați, Romania
21Loss17–4Tyson FuryRTD8, 3:0028 Feb 2015The O2 Arena, London, EnglandFor WBO International heavyweight title
20Win17–3Irineu Beato Costa JuniorUD1231 Oct 2014Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany
19Win16–3Konstantin AirichUD1011 Apr 2014Universal Hall, Berlin, Germany
18Win15–3Kevin JohnsonUD1020 Dec 2013Messe, Hamburg, Germany
17Win14–3Leif LarsenKO7, 1:2123 Aug 2013Galați Skating Rink, Galați, RomaniaRetained WBO European heavyweight title
16Win13–3Oleksiy MazikinRTD6, 3:0022 Feb 2013Galați Skating Rink, Galați, RomaniaRetained WBO European heavyweight title
15Win12–3Danny WilliamsTKO4, 0:5728 Sep 2012Sparkassen-Arena, Göttingen, GermanyWon vacant WBO European heavyweight title
14Win11–3Alexander KahlTKO1, 1:3930 Mar 2012Maritim Hotel, Cologne, GermanyRetained German International heavyweight title
13Win10–3Serdar UysalTKO2, 1:1111 Feb 2012Boxsporthalle Braamkamp 1, Hamburg, GermanyWon vacant German International heavyweight title
12Win9–3Pavol PolakovičTKO2, 1:2218 Nov 2011Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany
11Win8–3Pāvels DolgovsUD69 Apr 2011Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany
10Loss7–3Taras BidenkoMD64 Dec 2010Sport and Congress Center, Schwerin, Germany
9Loss7–2Mariusz WachKO6, 1:5617 Jul 2010Sport and Congress Center, Schwerin, Germany
8Win7–1Serdar UysalKO4 5 Jun 2010Sportbox, Hamelin, Germany
7Win6–1Markus TomalaUD624 Apr 2010Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany
6Win5–1Remigijus ŽiaušysUD69 Jan 2010Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
5Win4–1Hans-Joerg BlaskoTKO2, 2:3221 Nov 2009Sparkassen-Arena, Kiel, Germany
4Win3–1Jevgēņijs StamburskisTKO2, 2:2811 Jul 2009Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany
3Win2–1Aleksandrs BorhovsTKO2, 1:056 Jun 2009Koenig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany
2Win1–1Nikolay MarinovUD42 May 2009Halle 7, Bremen, Germany
1Loss0–1Robert GregorRTD1, 3:001 Nov 2008Koenig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany