Max Schmeling, the story of a hero ...

Courtesy The Ring Louis pounds Schmeling along the ropes in the opening round. Louis Destroys Schmeling in Rematch IT WAS more than a boxing match. The fight lasted a mere 124 seconds. But it's outcome would live forever. The rematch between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling served as the pinnacle of Louis' career and is remembered as one of the major sports events of the 20th century. As the United ...

Courtesy of The Ring Born: September 28, 1905 Total Bouts: 70 Won: 56 Lost: 10 Drew: 4 KOs: 39 Induction: 1992 Max Schmeling PERHAPS BEST remembered in the ring for his two fights with Joe Louis, heavyweight champion Max Schmeling remains unjustly associated with Nazi Germany and was unfairly depicted as a villain in the United States. His title and image were used as a propoganda tool by Adolf ...