Renowned boxer Rene Weller from Pforzheim has passed away
Former Boxer René Weller: A Look Back at His Career and Personal Life
René Weller, a legendary figure in German boxing, made a significant impact in the sport during the 1970s and 1980s. Born in 1953, Weller is best known for his career in the featherweight division.
Career Highlights
Weller's career highlights include winning the German featherweight championship multiple times, competing in the 1976 Summer Olympics representing West Germany, and having a professional boxing career spanning the late 1970s and 1980s. During this period, he won four consecutive German championships in the lightweight class from 1977 to 1980, and also became world champion in the super featherweight class of the WAA boxing organization.
Personal Life
Details about Weller's personal life are sparse, but it is known that he is German and was married to journalist Maria Weller, née Dörk, since November 2013. He had a daughter and a son with a former partner.
Legal Issues
In the past, Weller has faced legal troubles. In 1979, he was convicted for incitement to forgery and fined 15,000 German marks. Later, in 1999, he was sentenced to seven years in prison for cocaine trafficking, receiving stolen goods, incitement to forgery, and illegal possession of weapons. However, he served only four and a half years.
Post-Career Life
After retiring from boxing, Weller ventured into acting, appearing in boxing films, and even tried his hand at singing. He also launched his own clothing brand, "Rewell". In the 2000s and 2010s, he participated in several reality shows and docu-soaps.
Regarding his more recent years, Maria Weller cared for René Weller in their own home until his passing on Tuesday.
For those seeking more detailed or updated information, sports archives or dedicated biographies on René Weller could provide deeper insights. It is also worth noting that Weller won the European championship again in 1988 after a break, and had a playboy lifestyle in the 1980s.
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