German boxing legend Felix Sturm will step into the ring for the final time on July 11 when he faces fellow countryman Granit Stein in the main event of the “One Last Dance” card at the Porsche Arena in Stuttgart, live on DAZN, FIGHT+ and PRIMEFIGHT. More than just another domestic showdown, the bout marks the end of one of Germany’s most accomplished boxing careers.
At 47 years old, Sturm has decided the time has come to walk away from the sport after more than three decades dedicated to boxing. A former two-weight world champion, Sturm built an impressive résumé that includes memorable victories over world-class opponents and one of the most controversial defeats in modern boxing history against Oscar De La Hoya in 2004—a fight many observers believed he deserved to win. Throughout his career, Sturm captured multiple world titles and became one of Germany’s biggest boxing stars.
Standing across the ring will be Granit Stein, a determined challenger who sees this as the biggest opportunity of his professional career. The 33-year-old enters the contest knowing that a victory over one of Germany’s greatest fighters would dramatically elevate his profile. To prepare for the occasion, Stein has reportedly overhauled his training camp, changing coaches, relocating his preparation, and implementing an entirely new game plan in hopes of producing the defining performance of his career.
While Sturm brings decades of elite-level experience, Stein possesses youth, physicality, and the hunger to spoil the farewell celebration. The contrast between the two fighters makes for an intriguing matchup: one competitor aiming to end a legendary career on a high note, the other determined to create a career-defining upset.
For Sturm, this fight is about legacy. Having spent over 35 years in boxing, he has repeatedly stated that he wanted to retire on his own terms and give fans one final performance in front of a home crowd. A victory would provide the perfect ending to a remarkable career that has inspired generations of German fighters.
For Stein, however, sentiment means nothing once the opening bell rings. He has promised to make life difficult for the veteran and believes his preparation has put him in the best position of his career to shock the boxing world.
Whether it ends with one final celebration for Felix Sturm or a stunning breakthrough victory for Granit Stein, the “One Last Dance” main event promises to deliver an emotional night for German boxing fans. As one chapter closes, another could begin, making this much more than just another fight—it is a meeting of legacy and ambition.
