Christina Hammer

Christina Hammer is a formidable force in the boxing world, with a record of 26 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest in her 28 fights. Her impressive stats include 12 KO wins, 3 title wins in two weight classes, and 12 title defenses. Born on August 16, 1990, in Nowodolinka, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union, Hammer is currently 32 years old, stands at 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), and has a reach of 71 in (180cm). She is an Orthodox fighter and has competed in the light-middleweight, middleweight, and super-middleweight weight classes throughout her career.

Hammer made her debut in professional boxing by defeating Melisa Koktar with a 2nd round TKO at the age of 19 on September 12, 2009. She went on to win 16 more consecutive fights, including 7 via stoppage. Hammer had her first world title fight at the age of 20 on October 23, 2010, against Teresa Perozzi for the middleweight WBO (vacant) title, which she won via 10 round unanimous decision.

Hammer went on to become a one-time unified middleweight world champion, and has won three world titles at two weight classes. Some of her notable victories include wins over Gifty Amanua Ankrah, Carmen Garcia Toscano, Elene Sikmashvili, Melinda Lazar, Kali Reis, Jessica Balogun, and Tori Nelson.

On April 13, 2019, Hammer suffered her first loss in her professional boxing career to Claressa Shields via 10 round unanimous decision, which ended her 24-fight win streak. Shields is the only boxer to beat Hammer. Her most recent fight was a non-title bout against Sanna Turunen on December 20, 2020. Hammer won the fight via 7th round KO. At present, she is on a two-fight winning streak.

Hammer's boxing style has been characterized as patient and methodical. She wears down her opponents with jabs and increasingly aggressive follow-up rights. She has earned the nickname 'Lady Hammer' and is also known as the 'Queen of the Middleweight.'

Hammer's career highlights include winning her first world title by defeating Teresa Perozzi via 10 round unanimous decision on October 23, 2010. She retained the WBO middleweight title on December 6, 2013, by defeating Carmen Garcia Toscano via 1st round TKO. She became a unified middleweight world champion by beating Kali Reis via 10 round unanimous decision on November 5, 2016. Hammer successfully defended the WBC and WBO middleweight titles against Gifty Amanua Ankrah on November 4, 2017, winning the fight via 4th round KO.

As of February 2019, Hammer is ranked as the world's second-best active female middleweight by The Ring and BoxRec, and the seventh best active female, pound-for-pound, by ESPN. She is also known for her exceptional performance, which led to the WBO awarding her with the WBO Diamond Ring.

After winning her silver medal at the German National Championships, Hammer briefly considered competing in the 2012 London Olympics, but her ambition to become a super champion was greater. She made her professional debut at the age of 19 on September 12, 2009, defeating German fighter Melisa Koktar via technical knockout (TKO) in the second round. On February 18, 2011, Hammer added the vacant WBF middleweight title to her belt collection when her opponent, Kiss, retired in her corner between the seventh and eighth rounds of a scheduled ten-rounder. She defended her WBO and WBF middleweight titles on May 27, 2011, against Maria Lindberg and on October 21, 2011, against Vashon Living, winning both fights via unanimous decision. She successfully defended her WBF and WBO middleweight titles once again on April 5, 2012, against Julie Tshabalala of South Africa, in a fight she dominated to retain her titles with a unanimous decision win.

On September 7, 2012, Hammer defended her titles against Yahaira Hernandez at the RWE Rhein-Ruhr Sporthalle in Muelheim, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. She won the fight via overwhelming ten-round unanimous decision over Hernandez, who was knocked down in the fourth, ninth, and tenth rounds.

In February 2021, Hammer returned to the amateur ranks with the intention of competing at the Tokyo Olympics. Her return to the amateur scene showcases her unwavering determination and commitment to the sport of boxing.

In conclusion, Christina Hammer is a boxer with an impressive track record, having won multiple world championships in two weight classes. Her wins over notable opponents and her exceptional performance have earned her a strong fan base in the boxing world. After suffering her first loss in April 2019, Hammer has proven that she is a fighter who learns from her mistakes and comes back stronger. Her return to the amateur ranks further demonstrates her commitment to the sport and her desire to continue competing at its highest level.

Christina Hammer Fight Record