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SportsFelix Sturm to fight farewell bout on July 11 in Stuttgart
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German boxing legend Felix Sturm, a five-time world champion who has shaped the sport for over two decades, will fight his 56th and final professional bout on July 11 at the Porsche-Arena in Stuttgart. The 47-year-old Cologne native will face Granit Stein, who has 20 wins in 23 fights. Sturm, known for historic bouts including a fight against Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas, stated he wants to say goodbye on his own terms for his fans. The event will be broadcast live via BILDplus, with the main fight expected around 10:30 PM. Sturm became world champion four times at the Porsche-Arena, making the venue a fitting location for his retirement fight.
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Felix Sturm has shaped an entire generation of boxing. For over two decades, the Cologne native was one of the most important figures in the sport. Sturm became world champion five times in his long career. He filled arenas and made history with fights such as the one against superstar Oscar De La Hoya (53) in Las Vegas.
Now, on July 11, Sturm will end his long, eventful career with his 56th professional fight in Stuttgart.
Fight Details
- Venue: Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart — where Sturm became world champion four times
- Opponent: Granit Stein (33, 20 wins in 23 fights so far)
- Main fight start time: Expected around 10:30 PM
Sturm's Statement
"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. 🥊🚨
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BILD - SportWestern
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Felix Sturm to Fight Farewell Bout in Stuttgart on July 11