Der Boxer

The new play by Felix Mitterer about the fate of the German Sinto boxer "Rukeli" Trollmann during the Nazi era. Johann "Rukeli" Trollmann - the journey of an extraordinary athlete. In June 1933, an incident occurs during the boxing match for the German championship title in the light heavyweight category. Johann "Rukeli" Trollmann, who comes from a Sinto family, impresses with his fast and, for that time, unusual boxing style in every round. However, the jury considers the fighter's performance insufficient and refuses to score the match: the boxing style of the "Gypsy" does not conform to German boxing standards. Only due to massive protests from the audience is Rukeli Trollmann eventually declared the German champion, but shortly thereafter, he is stripped of the title "for poor boxing." Rukeli's promising boxing career is cut short under National Socialism.