The divine performer is essentially a boxer in disguise
The situation remains the same: Stefan Raab struggles to keep pace with a professional boxer in the ring. It's surprising to see how quickly the entertainer runs out of breath, affecting his entire boxing performance. However, he manages to display the qualities that the audience craves, leading to excitement for his upcoming show.
He's back: Stefan Raab makes a sensational return to the RTL show stage, filled with energy. After a nostalgic journey through his remarkable career, Raab falls from the sky into the arena, initially enveloped in bright light and a boxing robe, later revealing his impressive physique to the crowd's shock. Despite appearing in top shape for his age, it's evident that Raab hasn't invested much time into boxing and stamina training.
Of course, evaluating his boxing skills based on his age is necessary. As in their earlier encounter 17 years ago, Raab showed good mobility in the first round, dodging around Regina Halmich with grace. Given the reach disadvantage, Halmich attempted to make up for it with swift attacks. In these moments, Raab shone strongest when he repeatedly fended off his ten years younger opponent with a swift jab and demonstrated that "Killerplautze" also packs a punch.
However, when the jab missed its target, and Halmich ducked underneath, exposing Raab's side, he appeared vulnerable. There were suspicions of a broken rib from one of Halmich's powerful body shots, with Raab commenting post-fight that "it hurts a bit," implying he may not have noticed it during the match.
What Raab needed most in this fight was endurance. After just a minute, the 57-year-old looked exhausted and was short of breath. His energetic twenty-minute entrance performance might have drained his energy for the fight. With insufficient endurance, Raab could not follow up a powerful jab with a corresponding combination using his strong right. Raab's attacks were rare, and Halmich, the dominant force, continually drove him back.
The indomitable spirit remains
Halmich, on the other hand, excelled in every aspect, leaving no doubt about who the professional and who the fairground boxer was in this scenario. For Halmich, Raab was nothing more than a stationary target and simply a living punching bag. Essentially, the fight served as a stepping stone towards a Raab extravaganza, culminating in a weekly show where the German entertainer will face new opponents. It may be advisable to exclude boxing as a competition in his show "You Don't Win the Million" if the prize involves high-stakes cash.
At least: Raab persevered until the end, despite being counted several times standing. This signifies the unwavering willpower that has defined Raabinator in all his competitive formats throughout the years. Ultimately, the audience wants to see a resilient Raab who delivers the grand show, regardless of the outcome – victory or defeat. He managed this in the boxing match, even if his sporting performance wasn't up to the mark.
Despite struggling in the ring, demonstrating the need for more boxing and stamina training, Raab's comeback performance was met with excitement. The first is Stefan Raab, who proved his resilience during the boxing match, persevering even when counted several times standing.
