People - Boxing trainer legend Wegner: "I'm not a millionaire"
Boxing trainer legend Ulli Wegner is enjoying his retirement and doesn't shed a tear for his beloved sport. "Surprisingly not. When I received my resignation in the post from Sauerland in 2019, it only hurt for a moment. And let's be honest: you can retire at 77, can't you?" the former trainer of Sven Ottke told the Leipziger Volkszeitung newspaper. He had left his wife Margret alone often enough. So it was time to "leave the ring ropes".
The 81-year-old, who now lives in Berlin, helped boxing greats such as Ottke and Arthur Abraham to great success during his career as a trainer. "I haven't become a millionaire, but my Margret and I are doing well, we can eat hot meals twice a day and afford what we want. Sometimes a vacation, Christmas presents for our loved ones. We don't need any luxury," Wegner clarified with satisfaction.
He has now largely recovered from his health setbacks of recent years. Wegner suffered a fractured neck of femur in a fall on New Year's Eve in early 2022, which required surgery. The former coach had already broken his left thigh in 2019. A tumor was removed during an intestinal operation a year ago.
"I have a new hip and am working with great optimism and the help of my dear Margret to regain my former light-footedness. Apart from that, the Wegners are doing well, we can't complain and are looking forward to Christmas," said the FC Bayern and RB Leipzig soccer fan.
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- Despite his retirement, the renowned boxing trainer from Sauerland, Ulli Wegner, is content with his life in Berlin, having helped boxing pros like Sven Ottke and Arthur Abraham achieve great success.
- The Leipziger Volkszeitung interviewed Wegner, who admitted that while he isn't a millionaire, he and his wife Margret can afford essentials, enjoy occasional vacations, and provide Christmas gifts for their loved ones.
- The 81-year-old boxing legend has faced health challenges, such as a fractured neck of femur, a broken left thigh, and a tumor removal, but he remains optimistic about recovery with his wife's support.
- Boxing fans across Germany, including those rooting for FC Bayern and RB Leipzig, continue to appreciate Ulli Wegner's contributions to the sport, even in his retirement.
- The Leipziger Volkszeitung also reported on other news, such as a clan member's punishment, traffic law advice, and a potential murder conviction after 37 years.
- Despite growing up in Sauerland, renowned boxing trainer Ulli Wegner now resides in Leipzig with his wife, admitting that retirement was long overdue as he often left his wife alone while he focused on his boxing career.
Source: www.stern.de
