44-year-old former twp-division world champion Felix Sturm (44-6-3, 19 KOs) scored a ninth round TKO over Sukru Altay (15-4, 14 KOs) on Saturday night at the MHP Arena in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Sturm, who won a close unanimous decision over Altay in February, left no doubt this time. He landed the sharper punches while breaking down the aggressive Altay. The bout was finally halted by the referee in round nine.
Unbeaten light heavyweight Hamza Salahudin (11-0, 10 KOs) was victorious when former world champion Cesar Rene Cuenca (48-5, 2 KOs) didn’t come out for round five. Five straight losses for Cuenca since running up a 48-0 record.
I always loved watching Felix Sturm fight, though many people thought he was boring in his heyday.
He should have gotten the nod over De La Hoya.
Yes, James. I’m definitely a DLH fan, met him twice and actually let me into his gym in big bear, but DLH lost that fight.
Really a shame that Sturm never fought Arthur Abraham. Every time I hear about him these days, he’s having tax troubles, I’m assuming he really needs the money. Best wishes to him.
Wow!
What in the world? I remember laughing laughing at the Oscar-sexuals at a party when the fight with Strum was over. I said “You can kiss that Hopkins fight goodbye people. Strum took this by a landslide”. I also remember them laughing at me when the cards were read.
If he can still do it with lesser opposition, good for him. Get some additional checks
Canelo will keep ducking David Benavidez and then give Sturm a shot.
Would love to see an Oscar vs. Felix rematch today!
Sturm-De La Hoja was one of the worst ever decision in boxing history. It wasn’ t even close.
FINALLY FELIX WITH A KAYO…BIG QUESTION BEFORE BEING LOCKED UP IN MY OPINION A QUESTIONABLE CALL IN EUROPE..CAN HE BE COMPETITIVE IN EUROPE AS A CONTENDOR/ SURE AS HEL HE STILL HAS A FAN BASE…