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Hughie Fury will hope to finally earn another world heavyweight title shot if he gets past Christian Hammer this evening.
The 27-year-old, the cousin of WBC champion Tyson, saw his first crack at a major belt end with a controversial points loss to Joseph Parker in 2017.
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But Fury proved he is almost ready to test himself among the division's best again when he defeated Mariusz Wach on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's win over Kubrat Pulev in December.
The 'Fist of Fury' returns against Hammer - who lost to Tyson in 2015 - on a packed bill in Newcastle.
Chris Eubank Jr will return and Savannah Marshall will defend her title on a busy night of action.
Fury vs Hammer: talkSPORT commentary
The 12-round heavyweight bout will take place on Saturday, October 16 with the event starting at 4:30pm.
Fury vs Hammer should get going at around 10pm.
The clash will be broadcast live on talkSPORT with our coverage starting at 7pm.
Commentary on Fight Night from the Utilita Arena in Newcastle will come from Adam Catterall, Gareth A Davies, Andy Clarke and Spencer Oliver.
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Fury vs Hammer: How to watch
This clash will also be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena from 7:30pm.
Sky Sports customers can live stream this via the app using their mobile, tablet or computer devices.
If not, you can purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £9.99.
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Fury vs Hammer: Fight card
Savannah Marshall will defend her WBO middleweight title against undefeated challenger Lolita Muzeya.
Chris Eubank Jr will also return to take on Wanik Awidjan, after his proposed scrap with Anatoli Muratov at Wembley Arena earlier this month was cancelled.
Lewis Ritson was forced to withdraw from his fight against Hank Lundy due to illness.
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- MAIN EVENT: Hughie Fury v Christian Hammer
- Savannah Marshall v Lolita Muzeya – for WBO female middleweight title
- Chris Eubank Jr v Wanik Awdijan
- Bradley Rea v Jez Smith
- April Hunter v Kirstie Bavington
- Georgia O'Connor v Ester Konecna
- Michael Webster v Gennadi Stserbin
- Steve Robinson v Reece Barlow
- Mark Dickinson v Ivica Gogosevic
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What has been said?
Fury: "Let's put it this way - he's not here to fight David Price. I'm a fighting man.
"So we'll see.
"He's tough and durable. These are the fights I want.
"I have learned the hard way and that's the way I want it.
"If the knockout comes, it comes."
He also said: "I'm not much of a speaker. I'm not much of a shouter, but I always do my fighting in the ring.
"I wouldn't train like a maniac every single day for the rest of my life, if I didn't think I was capable of doing it."
Hammer: "He's from the Fury family but he's not Tyson. He's a young guy.
"I will try to break him.
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"I hope he doesn't only run. I am here to fight.
"I want a fight, not a marathon."