Tina Rupprecht will exit the game on her terms.
The two-division and reigning lineal and undisputed atomweight champion has decided to call it a career after 12 years in service. Germany’s Rupprecht revealed the news last weekend during the annual Bavarian Sports Awards in Munich, where she was named Boxer of the Year.
It was during her acceptance speech when the 33-year-old confirmed her decision to exit the sport, as she and her husband, Markus Fritschi, are expecting their first child in March.
“My boxing career is officially over,” Rupprecht confirmed. “I’m beginning a new phase of my life. “I still feel like it’s perfect now. I’ve reached a place where I’ve always wanted to be – even much higher. Now, I’m done.”
Rupprecht exits the game with an impressive record of 15-1-1 (3 KOs). With her departure from the sport, all four major belts will now be distributed elsewhere. The WBC has already announced that 17-year-old Camila Zamorano was elevated to full titlist from her prior interim status.
The lone career defeat of Rupprecht’s memorable career came against Seniesa Estrada in their March 2025 WBC/WBA strawweight unification clash in Fresno, California.
The bout marked Rupprecht’s lone career appearance in the U.S. and just second overall outside of her native Germany. She lost every round on all three scorecards to the incredibly gifted Estrada to end her WBC 105lbs title reign after more than four years.
A return home to Germany also came with the decision made by “Tiny” Tina – who stood just 5’0” tall – to drop down in weight.
Rupprecht quickly made a splash in the women’s-exclusive atomweight (102lbs) division, where she collected all four major titles in a 15-month span.
Her second divisional title reign began with a January 2024 win over long-reigning WBC titlist Fabiana Bytyqi, who was 20-0-2 at the time. Rupprecht won by scores of 97-93, 97-93 and 98-92 to win the fight and her second major title.
An eleven-month wait to return to the ring reaped major dividends. Rupprecht outboxed visiting WBA and WBO 102lbs titlist Eri Matsuda over ten rounds in their three-belt unification bout last November 23 in Heidelberg.
The final chip – the IBF belt – was collected in a 10-round, majority decision victory over then-unbeaten Sumire Yamanaka on April 5 in Potsdam. Rupprecht entered the history books as Germany’s only boxer to fully unify a division in the four-belt era.
Her current run coupled with the achievements prior to the Estrada loss saw Rupprecht hover around the lower end of respected pound-for-pound lists. She is perfectly content to go out on that high note, especially as she prepares to embrace the joy of motherhood.
“Closing this chapter with a heart full of gratitude, a few tears but also a smile,” said Rupprecht. “Because I know: I have always given my all and I am proud of myself. Thank you for joining me on this journey. The memories last forever. Boxing has taken everything from me and yet gave me so much more.
“Even though I'm no longer actively in the ring, my love and passion for this sport will always remain. I want to pass on my experiences with exciting lectures, workshops and other projects.
And as I step out of the ring, the most beautiful adventure of my life begins: in March next year our little miracle will be born.
“Thank you boxing, and thank you to everyone who joined me on this wonderful journey.”
