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SportsFive-time world champion Felix Sturm to fight farewell bout on July 11 against Granit Stein
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Boxing legend Felix Sturm, a five-time world champion who has shaped a generation of the sport, will end his long career with his 56th professional fight on July 11, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany. The fight takes place at the Porsche-Arena, where Sturm became world champion four times. He will face Granit Stein, who has 20 wins in 23 fights. Sturm's farewell bout will be broadcast live by BILD via BILDplus, with the main fight expected around 10:30 PM. Sturm, known for historic fights including one against Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas, says he wants to say goodbye on his own terms and in a way his fans deserve.
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Felix Sturm, a defining figure in German boxing for over two decades, will step into the ring for the final time on July 11. The Cologne native, who became a five-time world champion during his storied career, will face Granit Stein in his 56th professional fight at the Porsche-Arena in Stuttgart.
Sturm's career highlights include filling arenas and making history with bouts such as his showdown against superstar Oscar De La Hoya (53) in Las Vegas. Now, he prepares to close this long and eventful chapter.
- Opponent: Granit Stein (33 years old, 20 wins in 23 fights)
- Venue: Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart — where Sturm won the world title four times
- Main fight start: Expected around 10:30 PM
Sturm said: "I want to say goodbye on my own terms – in a way that my fans deserve and that I owe them."
🥊🚨 With BILDplus, you can watch Sturm's farewell live stream 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