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.