The 100th Amateur Boxing Championship in Schwerin was a packed house, with the Palmberg Arena selling out. The event, organized by BC Traktor Schwerin, was a showcase of excellence, drawing in big names like Minister President Manuela Schwesig, former world champion Henry Maske, and coaching legend Ulli Wegner.
The final matches brought in many esteemed boxing figures, including Denis Radovan and Artem Harutyunyan. Ulli Wegner, the renowned coach, appreciated the efforts and couldn't help but sign a few autographs, remarking on the impressive approaches of some competitors.
"It was a great organization," he added, expressing hope that the event would stimulate a revival in amateur boxing.
Yet, it was a bitter disappointment to see some of the top boxers not present at the event. Five of the best German amateur pugilists were sent to a tournament in Finland instead of the 100th German Amateur Boxing Championship. Boxing President Prof. Jens Hadler justified this move by emphasizing international competitions as a priority situation before the Olympics.
Former world champion Jürgen Brähmer had mixed feelings. "This is not right," he said, having participalled in the 75th championships, where world and European champions still featured in the ring.
Despite some high-profile absences, the event shone in its own right. One standout performer was Daniel Meyer, the middleweight champion, who clinched the title confidently against Misha Feroyan from Lower Saxony. With exceptional prowess, eyeing international leadership, Daniel Meyer took the spotlight in Schwerin.
Overall, the 100th German Amateur Boxing Championship was a thrilling display of committed athletes and skilled organizers, advancing the sport while aiming for greater accomplishments on the international stage.
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