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Boxing legend Felix Sturm, a five-time world champion who has shaped an entire generation of the sport over two decades, will fight his 56th and final professional bout on July 11 in Stuttgart's Porsche-Arena. The 47-year-old Cologne native, known for historic fights including a matchup against Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas, will face Granit Stein, who has 20 wins in 23 fights. Sturm stated he wants to say goodbye in a manner his fans deserve. The main fight is expected to begin around 10:30 PM. BILD will broadcast the farewell live through its BILDplus livestream service.
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Felix Sturm, who has shaped an entire generation of boxing, will end his long and eventful career on July 11 with his 56th professional fight in Stuttgart.
For over two decades, the Cologne native was one of the most important figures in the sport. Sturm became world champion five times during his career, filled arenas, and made history with fights such as the one against superstar Oscar De La Hoya (53) in Las Vegas.
The Farewell Fight
The bout will take place at the Porsche-Arena, where Sturm became world champion four times. He will face Granit Stein (33), who has 20 wins in 23 previous fights.
Sturm said: "I want to say goodbye in my own way – in a manner that my fans deserve and that I owe them."
🥊🚨 With BILDplus, you can watch Sturm's farewell in the livestream in this article. The main fight is expected around 10:30 PM! 🥊🚨
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Felix Sturm to Fight Farewell Bout in Stuttgart on July 11