Arminius Rolle prepares to contest his first professional boxing title

German boxing prospect Arminius Rolle prepares to contest his first professional title on October 10, 2026, against Amijan Sepic in Aschersleben, SPORT1 reported. At just 16 years old, the Berlin-born fighter enters the 10-round bout for the International German Championship following six prior professional fights.

International German Championship Match in Aschersleben

Rolle faces a significant step up in competition when he steps into the ring for a scheduled 10-round title fight. That is a huge step for me, Rolle said in an interview with SPORT1, noting that he has simulated the distance multiple times in training. The Berliner has previously gone a maximum of six rounds in a single professional bout.

His opponent, 22-year-old Amijan Sepic, enters the matchup with a physical maturity advantage.

With 22 years of age, you are fully physically developed and at the same time at an age where you are very fit,

Rolle observed regarding the challenge ahead.

Balancing Chessboxing and Professional Boxing Careers

Alongside his professional boxing pursuits, Rolle holds the junior world championship in chessboxing, a hybrid sport alternating three-minute rounds of chess and boxing.

After a hard boxing round, staying calm and immediately making the right decisions on the chessboard again is incredibly difficult,

Rolle explained to SPORT1.

Family plays an active role in his athletic development. His father, Robert Rolle—who won the IBF European championship in 2008—serves as his trainer.

My father knows me better than any other trainer,

Arminius Rolle stated, highlighting their mutual trust. The family’s athletic background also includes grandmother Eva Rolle as a boxing promoter, brother Achilles playing football for BFC Dynamo, and siblings Askan and Alaia playing ice hockey for the Eisbären.

Long-Term Ambitions for the German Boxing Circuit

Despite media labels describing him as a prodigy or top German prospect, Rolle maintains a grounded perspective on his career trajectory.

I would never describe myself as Germany’s biggest boxing hope,

he said, acknowledging his talent while emphasizing daily development. His overarching vision involves capturing a world championship and completing his Abitur school examinations.