DILLIAN WHYTE makes his highly-anticipated return to the ring for a St. Patrick’s Day boxing bout against Christian Hammer.
Fans were disappointed to learn that The Body Snatcher was forced to pull out of his August 2023 fight against Anthony Joshua due to a failed drugs test.
GettyDillian Whyte’s last fight came in 2022[/caption]
This means that Whyte hasn’t fought since his majority decision triumph over Jermaine Franklin in November 2022.
However, on March 3, the British star got cleared to resume his boxing career as an investigation found his positive doping test was caused by a contaminated supplement.
And Whyte will be eager to bounce back from this minor set-back by putting another win on the board against heavyweight veteran Hammer.
When is Whyte vs Hammer?
Dillian Whyte‘s huge return against Christian Hammer will take place on Sunday, March 17.
The undercard is scheduled to get underway at 5:30pm UK / 1:30pm ET.
While the main event ring walks are expected to commence from 10pm GMT / 5pm ET.
These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
How can I watch Whyte vs Hammer?
It is yet to be announced what channel the fight is going to be in the UK and the US.
However, SunSport will have round-by-round coverage of the entire action including the undercard.
This huge event will take place at the TF Royal Hotel in Castlebar, Ireland and the chosen venue can host approximately 4,000 fans.
Whyte beat Jermaine Franklin at Wembley Arena in his most recent fight.
What is the FULL fight card?
Fans are all looking forward to seeing Dillian Whyte step foot in the ring once again after long 16 months.
But there is expected to be 12 up and coming talented boxers on the undercard.
Dillian Whyte vs. Christian Hammer; Heavyweight – MAIN EVENT
Ray Moylette vs. Jake Tinklin; Super lightweight
Gary O’Sullivan vs. TBA; Middleweight
Thomas Carty vs. Pavel Sour; Heavyweight
Daniel O’Sullivan vs. Martin Balog; Light middleweight
Sedem Ama vs. Ester Knecna; Light middleweight
Craig O’Brien vs. Remi Scholer; Middleweight
What has been said?
Dillian Whyte admitted that it was tough to keep quiet once the news broke that he had tested positive for doping but he knew that he had to remain professional.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Whyte said: “It’s been really tough, because I knew I was innocent, but then you can’t talk, you can’t say nothing.
“You have to be professional, trust the process, trust the lawyers and trust the people around you. It’s been tough, but tough times make tough men.
“First of all, I’m relieved more than anything, but of course I’m angry as well because it’s cost me so much.
“The most important thing is it cost me the chance to beat AJ. Everything else after that is secondary but you know it’s a mix of emotions.
“I’m angry and I’m disappointed as well because people in this game don’t give you a chance to prove yourself. Everybody is quick to say, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah,’ instead of giving people a chance.”