Trollmann, Johann (Ruckelle)

(?-1943)

   Germany. Boxer. He was the light-heavyweight boxing champion of Germany. In March 1933, the reigning champion, Erich Seeling, was deprived of his title because he was a Jew. On 9 June, Trollmann fought Adolf Wilt for the title and won on points. Eight days later, he in turn was deprived of his title on racial grounds because he was a Gypsy. In 1942, he was arrested and sent to Neuengamme concentration camp, where he was shot in February 1943.