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SportsGerman boxing legend Felix Sturm to fight farewell bout on July 11 in Stuttgart
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German boxing legend Felix Sturm, a five-time world champion over a two-decade career, will fight his final professional bout on July 11, 2026, at the Porsche-Arena in Stuttgart. The 47-year-old will face Granit Stein (33, with 20 wins in 23 fights) in his 56th professional match. Sturm, known for historic fights including one against superstar Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas, stated he wants to say goodbye in a manner that his fans deserve. BILD will broadcast the farewell fight live via its BILDplus livestream, with the main fight expected around 10:30 PM. The event marks the end of an era for German boxing as Sturm, who became world champion four times in the same Stuttgart arena, steps into the ring for the last time.
Source report
Felix Sturm has shaped an entire boxing generation. For over two decades, the Cologne native was one of the most important figures in the sport. During his long career, Sturm became world champion five times, 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.
Event Details
- Location: Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart — where Sturm became world champion four times
- Opponent: Granit Stein (33 years old, 20 wins in 23 fights so far)
Sturm stated: "I want to say goodbye in my own way – in a manner that my fans deserve and that I owe them."
How to Watch
🥊🚨 With BILDplus, you can watch Sturm's farewell fight in the livestream in this article. The main fight is expected to begin around 10:30 PM. 🥊🚨
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BILD - SportWestern
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Felix Sturm to Fight Farewell Bout in Stuttgart on July 11