Max Schmeling


 

Maximillian Adolph Otto Siegfried Schmeling (September 28, 1905February 2, 2005) was a German boxer whose two Heavyweight championship fights with Joe Louis transcended boxing and became worldwide social events which will forever be linked to the rivalry between Americans and Germans before World War II.

Related Topics:
September 28 - 1905 - February 2, 2005 - German - Boxer - Heavyweight championship - Joe Louis - American - World War II

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~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
Early years and Jack Sharkey
Fighting Joe Louis
Incorrectly branded as a Nazi
Business and retirement
Honorary Citizenships
External Links

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