Following his boxing bout, Stefan Raab announced: "I'm resuming my stage performances again"
Stefan Raab engaged in a highly anticipated bout, marking the third time against boxing legend Regina Halmich in the ring. Despite putting up a valiant fight for six rounds, the seasoned boxer, now 57, ultimately failed to retain the judges' favor. They unanimously declared that the esteemed Raab was defeated on points, much to the crowd's surprise.
Addressing the media post-fight, the 57-year-old Raab acknowledged the blows he received from Halmich, expressing his exhaustion from their intense matchup. He further added that Halmich had been hitting below the belt, causing him discomfort during the competition.
The evening was an amalgamation of sports and entertainment, as Raab's former intern Elton served as the event's host, alongside other familiar faces from the "TV Total" universe. Despite Raab appearing to struggle at times, he showcased a fierce determination to survive until the final bell rang.
Introducing "You Can't Win a Million Here Against Stefan Raab"
As the cheers subsided, Raab revealed an exciting announcement: he would be returning to the stage for a new show, set to kick off the following week. He even offered a new internship opportunity to his former mentee, Elton. Halmich then returned to the microphone, teasing the possibility of a fourth encounter but ultimately confirming that this would likely be their last fight.
During the subsequent press conference, Raab presented details of his upcoming show, titled "You Can't Win a Million Here Against Stefan Raab." The first episode would be available on RTL+ within the week.
Exciting Exhibition in Front of 13,000 Fans
Preceding Raab's dramatic entrance, his return to the spotlight was slightly delayed, with the crowd eagerly awaiting his appearance. The entertainer then demanded to be celebrated and finally emerged looking fit and dapper, with white hair. The audience counted down twice before the spotlight illuminated Helge Schneider performing his hit "Katzeklo."
A second countdown followed before a show staircase descended from the ceiling, with fitness influencer Pamela Reif descending as an angel, singing "Stefan Raab is back." As a grand spectacle, Raab slowly made his descent down the staircase, surrounded by powerful music and captivating visual effects.
With muscles, white stubble, and sporting white boxer shorts emblazoned with the phrase "The Killerplautze," Raab took center stage. Breaking into a powerful performance, he sang "Pa aufs Maul" alongside Sido, Ski Aggu, and a choir of backup singers. The crowd went wild as Raab showed off his impressive physique and athleticism.
The encounter between Raab and Halmich marked the third time the two faced off in the boxing ring, with previous contests taking place in 2001 and 2007. Both times, the victory went to Halmich, making this matchup the entertainer's last chance to secure a victory against the boxing world champion. The event was expertly hosted by Raab's longtime partner, Elton, with Frank "Buschi" Buschmann serving as the commentator and Laura Wontorra reporting live from the ring.
After his exhausting match against Regina Halmich, Stefan Raab mentioned that she had been delivering blows below the belt during their boxing match. The announcement of Raab's new show, titled "You Can't Win a Million Here Against Stefan Raab," was made as the first episode was set to air on RTL+ within the week.
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