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My Take
What grabs me about Max Schmeling is how a boxer became a symbol far bigger than the ring. He held the world heavyweight title from 1930 to 1932, and remarkably he remains the only man to win that crown on a foul. But it's the two fights with Joe Louis in 1936 and 1938 that fascinate me, loaded with national meaning neither man fully chose. I respect that he lived to 99, long enough to be remembered for more than the propaganda once piled onto him. The 1971 German Order of Merit and his Hall of Fame induction feel like overdue, earned recognition.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Max Schmeling
- Name (Japanese)
- マックス・シュメリング
- Reading
- まっくす・しゅめりんぐ
- Born
- September 28, 1905 – February 2, 2005
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Klein Luckow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- boxer / actor / film actor / entrepreneur / athlete
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1971 Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Germany's Sports Hall of Fame
- 1992 International Boxing Hall of Fame
- WBA World Heavyweight Champion
- The Ring World Heavyweight Champion
- 1930 The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Max Schmeling born?
September 28, 1905 – February 2, 2005.
Where is Max Schmeling from?
Max Schmeling is from Klein Luckow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
What does Max Schmeling do?
Max Schmeling works as boxer, actor, film actor, entrepreneur, athlete.
How tall is Max Schmeling?
Max Schmeling is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.