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11/08/2024 | Press releases

Kassel in boxing fever: A weekend full of fights and sporting highlights

Last weekend, from November 2 to 3, 2024, the German University Championships and the adh Trophy in boxing took place for the first time in Kassel. The event was characterized by numerous opening fights, which were designed for both experienced boxers and those with less fighting experience. Around 150 athletes from all over Germany met in the Hessian city to secure the title and prove their skills in the ring.

During the two-day event, the championship was held in two categories: boxers with up to eight fights of experience fought in the B tournament, while the more experienced athletes competed in the A tournament. Both tournaments followed the boxing format of three rounds of three minutes each. Manfred Dörrbecker, who was responsible for the organization as technical director, proudly stated that boxing used to have a great tradition in the region and that it was pleasing to strengthen this again with such an important event.

The University of Kassel was also represented by two fighters, Nael Plantera in the half-middleweight division and Idris Hashimi in the super-heavyweight division. The duel between two reigning German champions was particularly exciting: Ben Nosa Ehis from IST University and Nicolas Dietrich from Mannheim University. Ehis, who narrowly won the fight, commented on the challenges: "The final fight was definitely difficult. My opponent was the reigning German champion in the weight class. I actually box one weight class lower than at the championship in Kassel, so it was something new and a change".

Another highlight of the event was the presence of Susan Köpke as a referee, who became a ring and points judge in 2010 and is also active internationally. "I would never have achieved what I did as an athlete," she said. She was also an official at the Olympic Games in Tokyo and Paris.

The German University Championships and the adh Trophy in boxing in Kassel were a complete success. The event not only offered the talented athletes a platform to demonstrate their skills in the ring, but also the spectators and fans who were able to enjoy the thrilling fights.