Melissa Block talks with David Margolick, author of the forthcoming Beyond Glory: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling and a World on the Brink, about the death of former heavyweight boxing champion Max ...

In 1936 and 1938, two heavyweight bouts carried the weight of nations, democracy versus fascism, hope versus propaganda, all ...

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Joe Louis was the 10-to-1 favorite over the German boxer Max Schmeling before their first bout on June 19, 1936. Each man was fighting for a shot at the world heavyweight boxing championship. The two ...

Marco Huck (34-1, 25 KOs), the WBO's cruiserweight champion, wants to make German boxing history by becoming the first champion in the country since the legendary Max Schmeling. Huck is going to ...

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In 1936, Max Schmeling handed Joe Louis his first professional loss. Louis returned to form following the loss, winning 11 straight, including heavyweight gold. A rematch would take place in 1938, ...

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