Steven Küchler

Steven Küchler, nicknamed Mr Hollywood, was a German welterweight boxer who lost his quarter-final bout at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics against Romanian Dorel Simion by decision. Küchler had burst onto the scene in 1992 winning the gold medal at the Youth European Championships and the bronze medal at the Youth Worlds. The following year he added a bronze medal at the Youth Europeans.

In 1995, Küchler won the Military World Games and in 1996 he collected his first German national title, which he repeated in 1998. That same year he also won the gold medal at the Military World Championships. He also won the renowned Chemie Cup at Halle seven times (1995-2001). In 2002, Küchler turned professional, but fought only seven bouts. During that time he started a coaching career and later became a freelance boxing coach and personal trainer.