Masters Boxing â Strength Has No Age Limit
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Fight Matrix: Peter, you are the WBU Masters Boxing World Champion today. But how did it all begin for you?
Ralf-Peter Frohn-Lux:
Honestly? Quite late and thatâs exactly what makes it so special.
I started boxing around five years ago. Not because I suddenly thought, âI want to fight,â but because I realized I wanted to stay strong and capable. I wanted to know what was still possible not at 25, but at an age when many people already slow down or give up.
And then I felt something only boxers really understand: you step in there, itâs just you, and you canât hide. That grabbed me immediately.
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FM: Many people associate boxing with young professionals. What does Masters Boxing mean to you personally?
Peter:
Masters Boxing is the most honest format there is.
No excuses, no ego itâs about discipline, courage, and respect. And itâs about proving something to yourself: youâre not âtoo old,â youâre only finished too early if you decide to stop.
And one thing is very important: Masters Boxing has real meaning beyond sport. It inspires people.
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FM: One of your biggest milestones was your win in Las Vegas. What did that moment feel like?
Peter:
Las Vegas was a huge highlight for me. It wasnât just a fight it was a statement.
The atmosphere, the stage, the international energy⌠you donât forget that. And to win there as a German fighter that was a massive moment.
I became the first German Las Vegas Masters Boxing Champion. And moments like that make you realize: every hard training session was worth it.
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FM: In 2024, you won the WBU World Title. What was going through your mind?
Peter:
It was extremely emotional.
I won the world title on December 21st, 2024, in Salzgitter, six rounds, full focus, no room for mistakes. In a fight like that, you need everything: conditioning, timing, composure, mental strength.
And in that moment I knew: this isnât âjustâ a belt. Itâs a lifetime moment. And itâs a message: you can start late and still achieve something great.
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FM: Your opponent back then was Velat Acar. Heâs much younger and very experienced. How did you experience that fight?
Peter:
Velat is 14 years younger, and at the time he had over 70 fights.
And me? Compared to that, I was still relatively new that was my 13th fight.
A lot of people think experience alone decides everything. But inside the ring, itâs not about what youâve done in the past itâs about who is better prepared on that night, who stays calm, and who truly wants it.
I won that fight clearly. That was the opinion of the judges, the crowd and honestly the fight itself showed it.
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FM: Today, Velat says the decision was unfair and he wants a rematch. How do you respond?
Peter:
Iâm open to a rematch. Absolutely.
But not for free.
If someone claims the decision was unfair, then the cleanest solution is simple: step back into the ring. Same conditions, same stage and then there is no debate.
What honestly irritates me is this: a fighter with that much experience should understand how decisions are made. But well⌠some people are simply bad losers. Thatâs part of sport too.
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FM: Sometimes you get criticized for training this intensely at your age. How do you deal with that?
Peter:
Iâve learned to take it with calm and sometimes with a smile.
Very often the criticism comes from younger people who feel close to burnout after two days of regular eight-hour work shifts.
And I just say:
My body is my capital for the future. And I invest in it every single day. Not for ego but for health, quality of life, and strength.
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FM: Youâre not only building something big in boxing youâre also planning a world record attempt. Tell us about it.
Peter:
Yes, thatâs true. On June 26th, 2026, I will start my 12-hour Shadowboxing World Record Attempt.
The structure is simple and strict: 12 hours nonstop, with a 5-minute break after every hour.
A lot of people underestimate shadowboxing because it looks easy from the outside. But staying sharp for that many hours keeping clean technique, maintaining focus, controlling breathing, and not breaking mentally or physically thatâs extremely demanding.
For me, itâs not only about sport. Itâs a clear statement: discipline and mental strength have no age limit.
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FM: Whatâs next, do you already have plans for another major fight?
Peter:
There are already conversations about a special fight with international attention.
I canât reveal the name yet, but the potential opponent comes from a world that most people associate more with Hollywood than with traditional Masters Boxing.
If it happens, it will be exciting from a sporting perspective but it could also bring Masters Boxing onto a completely different stage. And thatâs exactly what we need.
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FM: How do you see the future of Masters Boxing in Germany?
Peter:
Germany has huge potential, but we sometimes get in our own way.
Masters Boxing could be much bigger here if we told the story properly: itâs an inspiring sport for people who refuse to give up.
In the USA, England, and Australia, Masters Boxing receives far more attention and far more respect. There, itâs normal to see athletes over 60, over 70, sometimes even over 80 competing. And people celebrate it.
In Germany, you still hear comments like, âDo you really need to do that?â
And my answer is: yes â thatâs exactly why it matters.
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FM: What needs to happen for Masters Boxing in Germany to receive the recognition it deserves?
Peter:
We need more exposure. More respect. More media presence.
And we have to shift the focus away from âWho is too old?â to âWho has the courage to step in and compete?â
Masters Boxing can motivate people to take responsibility for their health again. And today, thatâs more important than ever.
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FM: If you had to describe Masters Boxing in one sentence what would it be?
Peter:
Masters Boxing means: Strength has no age limit only consistency does.
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FM: Final question: What would you say to people who doubt themselves or think theyâre too old to change?
Peter:
I would say this:
Youâre not too old. Youâre only one decision away from starting again.
Itâs not about being perfect. Itâs about beginning and then staying consistent.
Iâm living proof that it works, if you truly want it.