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Tatjana Genrich (33), a former Miss Germany and model who once strutted the catwalk in glamorous dresses, is set to make her debut as a professional boxer, stepping into the square ring with gloves on.
The British media outlet "The Sun" reported on the 6th (Korean time) that "Genrich has taken the radical step of putting aside her title as a beauty pageant winner and transitioning to the rough combat sport of professional boxing."
According to the report, Genrich will take her first step onto the professional stage at the "SES Boxing Tournament" held on the 14th of next month at a large arena with a capacity of 12,000 seats in Magdeburg, Germany.
In fact, Genrich is not simply making an appearance for buzz. She boasts solid boxing fundamentals, having already risen to become an amateur regional champion during her teens. Genrich revealed the reason she stepped into the ring, stating, "I was frequently bullied during my school years, so I started boxing to protect myself."
For this debut match, 54-year-old veteran coach Dirk Zemske, who has trained past world champions in the super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, is serving as her dedicated instructor.
Genrich expressed confidence, saying, "I want to be a role model showing young women that they can succeed in both their careers and sports," and added, "The posture correction and choreography training I usually do for fashion shows are also of great help in preparing for boxing matches."
SES Boxing, the tournament promoter, is also placing high hopes on Genrich, comparing her to Regina Halmich, a former world champion who had previously worked as a model. The organizers stated, "Genrich possesses not only the qualities required of a boxer but also an overwhelming presence that dominates the ring and great ambition," naming her the next-generation star to follow in Halmich's footsteps.
Currently holding over 44,000 Instagram followers, Genrich is engaging with fans by posting intense training videos on her SNS. The media predicted, "If she wins this debut match, she will emerge as a new box-office icon leading the boxing world in 2027."
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