Sven Ottke Hospitalized After Bicycle Accident
Sven Ottke, a former unified world boxing champion renowned for an impeccable 34-0 professional record, has been hospitalized following a bicycle accident in Mallorca. As reported by the German news outlet Bild, the 58-year-old athlete was cycling when he was struck by a car driven by a woman. Ottke frequently visits Mallorca for training, as he owns a residence there and is passionate about cycling and golf.
Injuries and Medical Updates
In the aftermath of the collision, it has been confirmed that Ottke sustained a double fracture of the tibia along with a shoulder injury. He underwent an emergency surgical procedure Tuesday, during which doctors inserted screws into his injured shin. Fortunately, the shoulder injury is not as severe and does not require surgical intervention, allowing for a non-invasive recovery process, as per medical updates.
Community Support and Career Highlights
Just days before the accident, Ottke had been enjoying a relaxing vacation, socializing with close friends, including Ulli Wegner, his former trainer, who expressed concern and provided an update on Ottke’s condition.
“Sven is managing well under the circumstances. I’m planning to visit him in the hospital soon. He was simply run over,”
Wegner stated.
Ottke had a distinguished boxing career, reigning as both the IBF and WBA super-middleweight champion. He achieved significant milestones in the sport, including winning the IBF championship in 1998 and unifying it with the WBA title in 2003. His successful career established him as one of only four European boxers to retire without a loss and with multiple titles to his name. Ottke’s analytical fighting style and intelligence in the ring made him a prominent figure in the sport, especially during boxing’s golden era in Germany.
Conclusion
World Boxing News is committed to following this story and extends its wishes for a swift recovery to the revered boxing figure.
Phil Jay, the author, has more than 15 years of experience in boxing journalism, serving as the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, where he continues to cover notable fights and engage with world-class athletes in the boxing arena.
