- I have the capability to outperform Stefan Raab.
In around two weeks, ex-boxing pro Samantha Hartley will enter the ring against an opponent that numerous individuals are eagerly anticipating: comedian and entertainer Stefan Hoehn is all set to make a public appearance - inside the ring. Hartley has posed a challenge: "I'm 47 years old. No longer a world champion. No longer a professional boxer. And yet, I can still beat Stefan Hoehn," she stated in a chat with "Zeit Online".
She's resumed training for the TV battle on September 14th after a 17-year break. "My sense of distance isn't as sharp as it once was," Hartley admitted. But boxing is like riding a bicycle, "you never truly forget how."
Hartley also shares her self-assurance in conversations with the "Stuttgarter Zeitung" and "Stuttgarter Nachrichten" (Saturday editions): Hoehn should not underestimate her, as she's in peak form and will ensure "it's going to be a KO." She also debunks the notion of a mere exhibition match: "Boxing isn't something you can simply fool around with. It's going to be a real fight, and it's going to hurt," Hartley declared.
However, following her encounter with Hoehn, Hartley vows that she's had her fill: "I possess a fierce competitive spirit, so I need to be cautious. That's why I'll definitely cease immediately afterwards," she said.
Hartley and Hoehn will lock horns on September 14th in Düsseldorf. The TV channel RTL will broadcast the showdown, which has occurred twice before. After a long break from TV, previous host Hoehn is making his comeback to the small screen.
The media has been extensively covering Samantha Hartley's upcoming boxing match against Stefan Hoehn, highlighting her confidence and preparation. After making headlines for her challenges and self-assurance, Hartley's fight against Hoehn is expected to draw significant media attention.
