Tyson Fury prepares to launch a Hammer blow

by  Craig Nelson

HEAVYWEIGHT star Tyson Fury has vowed to make it a short night’s work when he meets dangerous German Christian Hammer next Saturday.

Tyson Fury sparring at his gym in Halliwell

The Bolton-based European and WBO International Heavyweight Champion, who is the mandatory challenger for Wladimir Klitschko’s world crown, was speaking during a media workout at his gym in Halliwell, ahead of the showdown at London’s O2 Arena.

Undefeated Fury, who has an impressive 17 knockouts from his 23 wins, is looking to add another victim to his record in the shape of Hammer, though despite gunning for a knockout is refusing to underestimate the 27-year-old, who is unbeaten since 2010.

“I’ve had a great camp, training has gone very well and because of that I don’t see this fight going beyond five rounds. I want the knockout and that’s what I’m out to get on February 28th,” said Fury.

“There’s a reason this bill is being labelled ‘Risky Business’ because of everything that is on the line. I’m mandatory to face Wladimir Klitschko next but if I don’t win this fight I’ll lose that mandatory position and my chance to fight for the world title.

“We’ve seen fighters in the past who have been in a similar position and lost but that’s not going to happen with me. The reason is because I’m not overlooking Christian Hammer.

“I’ve seen him in the amateurs and I’ve seen the progress he has made in the paid ranks, he’s a very good fighter and not someone you can overlook.

“But a Tyson Fury fight is never boring and I can guarantee excitement and drama when I step in the ring. Put it this way, someone is getting knocked out and it isn’t going to be me.".

Fury ended 2014 on a high with a commanding victory over British rival Dereck Chisora to muscle himself into pole position to face the world’s number one heavyweight in Klitschko.

The 26-year-old is out to first beat Hammer before ushering in a new era in boxing’s glamour division by dethroning the formidable Ukrainian legend and making 2015 a year to remember.

“I want Klitschko but I’m not overlooking Hammer because that would be foolish. When I win this fight that will be the time to talk Klitschko and he will have to step up and face me,” said Fury.

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Source:  www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/11801703.Tyson_Fury_prepares_to_launch_a_Hammer_blow/