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Regina Halmich Honored with 'Goldene Narrenschelle' for Her Boxing Comeback

The former world champion was recognized for her entertaining bout with Stefan Raab and her social advocacy work.

  • Regina Halmich, former professional boxing world champion, received the 18th 'Goldene Narrenschelle' award from the Vereinigung Schwäbisch-Alemannischer Narrenzünfte (VSAN).
  • The award acknowledges her September 2024 exhibition match victory over TV entertainer Stefan Raab, marking his TV comeback.
  • VSAN praised Halmich for embodying the spirit of humor and for her significant social contributions, including advocacy against violence toward women and support for children’s charities.
  • She is only the third woman to receive this honor since the award's inception in 2006, joining a list of prominent past recipients like Thomas Gottschalk and Markus Söder.
  • The award ceremony took place in Rust, Germany, with Interior Minister Thomas Strobl delivering a poetic tribute to Halmich's achievements.
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