Lifestyle
Homburg led a very public life. Because of this, many of his affairs became scandalous.
Homburg was at various times nicknamed "the boxer Beatle" (because of the long hair he sported during his fights) and "the German answer to Muhammad Ali" (because of his takes on 1960s issues). His smoking habit was widely known; he entered rings with a cigar in his mouth many times, and smoking is unusual for professional boxers. Many German youths began to imitate his acts.
Homburg was a rebellious person, and he moved to St. Pauli's red district, becoming involved with drugs and sex. Homburg was constantly followed by papparazzi, who documented his life hanging out with drug dealers, pimps, and a local Hells Angels chapter.
Homburg was accused of a number of crimes, such as extortion, pimping and drug dealing. Far from the German limelight, Homburg tried to remake his life, restarting his career as an actor. He enjoyed the company of dogs and horse riding at the famed Griffith Park. In Los Angeles, he lived in an apartment which he decorated with mementos from his boxing career.
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