Tina Rupprecht Becomes First German Boxer to Hold Three Major World Titles
The 32-year-old from Augsburg defeated Japan's Eri Matsuda to claim the WBC, WBO, and WBA atomweight belts, achieving a historic milestone for German boxing.
- Tina Rupprecht secured a unanimous decision victory over Eri Matsuda in Heidelberg, with judges scoring the fight 97:92, 96:93, and 96:93.
- Rupprecht now holds the WBC, WBO, and WBA titles in the atomweight division, a first for any German boxer, male or female.
- She also received the prestigious 'The Ring' magazine belt, an honor last awarded to a German boxer, Max Schmeling, in 1930.
- The victory marks Rupprecht's 14th professional win, with only one loss in her career, solidifying her legacy in the sport.
- A dedicated athlete and part-time teacher, Rupprecht trained intensively at the renowned Kinema sports school in Bavaria and sparred with elite partners in Uzbekistan to prepare for the fight.
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