12 - RENÉ WELLER - WAA World Championship Belt, 1983, elliptical leather boxing belt with metal accents; in the center is the emblem of the “World Athletic Association,” depicting a boxer; the centerpiece is crowned by an ornate crown set with green stones, with boxing gloves on the sides, the belt is lined on the inside at the waist with dark green velvet; metal buckle with raised “Philip Valentino Originals” embossing; LxW: approx. 114x22 cm. Signs of age and wear. FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MARIA WELLER.

RENÉ WELLER - WAA World Championship Belt, 1983, elliptical leather boxing belt with metal accents; in the center is the emblem of the “World Athletic Association,” depicting a boxer; the centerpiece is crowned by an ornate crown set with green stones, with boxing gloves on the sides, the belt is lined on the inside at the waist with dark green velvet; metal buckle with raised “Philip Valentino Originals” embossing; LxW: approx. 114x22 cm. Signs of age and wear. FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MARIA WELLER. * On October 7, 1983, the “World Athletic Association” (WAA) Super Featherweight World Championship took place at the Festhalle in Frankfurt. The two opponents, René Weller and James Ortega, faced off in the ring. René Weller won by knockout in the first round and thus became world champion. It was the moment when the successful German professional boxer became a world champion.