“There were many who talked a lot in public. But when it came down to it, hardly anyone was prepared to actually do the fighting.”
Felix Sturm on the search for an opponent for his farewell fight on July 11 in the Porsche Arena Stuttgart. The former champion (45-6-3, 20 knockouts) will contest his 55th and final fight against super middleweight Granit Stein (20-2-1, 11 knockouts) under the slogan “One Last Dance”. While many names have publicly signaled their interest, talks in the background have often failed due to a lack of willingness or unrealistic ideas, according to a statement.
Sturm on his final ring appearance: “I didn’t want a quiet farewell. After more than 35 years in boxing, I owe an incredible amount to this sport and wanted to say goodbye to my fans in a dignified setting.” The 47-year-old last stood in the ring on February 15, 2025, when he defeated Benjamin Blindert by knockout in the third round.