Best fights of Max Baer
Over 12 years as a professional, Max Baer compiled a 68-13 (51) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Max Baer KOs Primo Carnera
On June 14, 1934 Max Baer fought Primo Carnera for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Baer was 25 years old with a record of 39-7, and Carnera was 27 with a record of 78-6. Baer was on a 13-fight winning streak and Carnera was on a 18-fight winning streak. Baer stopped Primo Carnera via TKO in the 11th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Max Baer KOs Max Schmeling
On June 8, 1933 Max Baer faced Max Schmeling in a heavyweight bout. Baer was 24 years old with a record of 38-7, and Schmeling was 27 with a record of 45-5-3. Baer was on a 12-fight winning streak and Schmeling was coming off a win. Baer stopped Max Schmeling via TKO in the 10th round.
3. Max Baer KOs Al Gaynor
On September 2, 1936 Max Baer faced Al Gaynor. Baer was 27 years old with a record of 54-9, and Gaynor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Baer was on a 14-fight winning streak. Baer stopped Al Gaynor via KO in the 1st round.
4. Max Baer KOs Don Baxter
On August 31, 1936 Max Baer faced Don Baxter. Baer was 27 years old with a record of 53-9, and Baxter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Baer was on a 13-fight winning streak. Baer stopped Don Baxter via KO in the 1st round.
5. Max Baer KOs Hank Hankinson in 48 seconds
On October 26, 1938 Max Baer faced Hank Hankinson. Baer was 29 years old with a record of 63-11, and Hankinson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Baer was on a 2-fight winning streak. Baer stopped Hank Hankinson via KO in the 1st round.
6. Max Baer KOs Bob Williams
On July 24, 1936 Max Baer faced Bob Williams. Baer was 27 years old with a record of 49-9, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Baer was on a 9-fight winning streak. Baer stopped Bob Williams via KO in the 1st round.
7. Max Baer KOs Pat Comiskey
On September 26, 1940 Max Baer faced Pat Comiskey. Baer was 31 years old with a record of 67-12, and Comiskey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Baer was on a 3-fight winning streak. Baer stopped Pat Comiskey via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Max Baer KOs Dutch Weimer
On October 19, 1936 Max Baer faced Dutch Weimer. Baer was 27 years old with a record of 60-10, and Weimer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Baer was coming off a loss. Baer stopped Dutch Weimer via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Max Baer KOs Big Ed Murphy
On September 4, 1939 Max Baer faced Big Ed Murphy. Baer was 30 years old with a record of 64-12, and Murphy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Baer was coming off a loss. Baer stopped Big Ed Murphy via KO in the 1st round.
10. Max Baer KOs Bob Fraser
On June 17, 1936 Max Baer faced Bob Fraser. Baer was 27 years old with a record of 41-9, and Fraser was 0 with a record of 0-0. Baer was coming off a win. Baer stopped Bob Fraser via TKO in the 2nd round.