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NurembergThuringia Bratwurst Feud Sets Sept. 26 Boxing Match in Mühlhausen

The lighthearted contest follows an Erfurt archival find from 1269 that supporters tout as early grilling evidence under review by experts.

Overview

  • For Nuremberg, amateur boxer Hasan Arli will face Thuringia’s Kay “Der Thüringer” Löwentraut in five two‑minute rounds at the Bratwurstmuseum in Mühlhausen on September 26.
  • Restaurant owner Sofia Hilleprandt of Nürnberg’s Zum Gulden Stern proposed the bout, and the Bratwurstmuseum Mühlhausen accepted to represent Thuringian claims.
  • Erfurt researchers reported a 1269 charter mentioning a hut and a “bräter” at the Krämerbrücke, which they say could indicate an early roasting site discovered during bridge research.
  • Historians note uncertainties remain, including what exactly was roasted and the precise location of the referenced grill, and some caution against equating the terms directly with Bratwurst.
  • Zum Gulden Stern cites a 1419 mention as a unique historical kitchen, while Regensburg’s Wurstkuchl points to a 1378 cook reference, reflecting long‑running rival claims.