Best fights of Max Schmeling
Over 24 years as a professional, Max Schmeling compiled a 56-10-4 (39) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Max Schmeling KOs Young Stribling
On July 3, 1931 Max Schmeling defended his NBA, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles against Young Stribling. Schmeling was 25 years old with a record of 43-4-3, and Stribling was 26 with a record of 238-13-17. Schmeling was on a 8-fight winning streak and Stribling was on a 12-fight winning streak. Schmeling stopped Young Stribling via TKO in the 15th round. Defended the titles.
2. Max Schmeling KOs Joe Louis
On June 19, 1936 Max Schmeling faced Joe Louis in a heavyweight bout. Schmeling was 30 years old with a record of 48-7-4, and Louis was 22 with a record of 24-0. Schmeling was on a 3-fight winning streak and Louis was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Schmeling stopped Joe Louis via KO in the 12th round.
3. Max Schmeling KOs Adolf Heuser
On July 2, 1939 Max Schmeling fought Adolf Heuser for the vacant European and German heavyweight titles. Schmeling was 33 years old with a record of 52-8-4, and Heuser was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schmeling was coming off a loss. Schmeling stopped Adolf Heuser via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
4. Max Schmeling KOs Michele Bonaglia
On January 6, 1928 Max Schmeling defended his European light heavyweight title against Michele Bonaglia. Schmeling was 22 years old with a record of 34-3-3, and Bonaglia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schmeling was on a 19-fight winning streak. Schmeling stopped Michele Bonaglia via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Max Schmeling KOs Hein Domgoergen
On November 6, 1927 Max Schmeling defended his European and German light heavyweight titles against Hein Domgoergen. Schmeling was 22 years old with a record of 32-3-3, and Domgoergen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schmeling was on a 17-fight winning streak. Schmeling stopped Hein Domgoergen via KO in the 7th round. Defended the titles.
6. Max Schmeling KOs Max Diekmann in their 3rd fight in 30 seconds
On August 24, 1926 Max Schmeling fought Max Diekmann for the vacant German light heavyweight title. It was their third meeting. Schmeling was 20 years old with a record of 17-3-3, and Diekmann was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schmeling was on a 2-fight winning streak. Schmeling stopped Max Diekmann via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Max Schmeling KOs Steve Dudas
On April 16, 1938 Max Schmeling faced Steve Dudas. Schmeling was 32 years old with a record of 51-7-4, and Dudas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schmeling was on a 6-fight winning streak. Schmeling stopped Steve Dudas via KO in the 5th round.
8. Max Schmeling KOs Henry Thomas
On December 13, 1937 Max Schmeling faced Henry Thomas. Schmeling was 32 years old with a record of 49-7-4, and Thomas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schmeling was on a 4-fight winning streak. Schmeling stopped Henry Thomas via TKO in the 8th round.
9. Max Schmeling KOs Mickey Walker
On September 26, 1932 Max Schmeling faced Mickey Walker. Schmeling was 26 years old with a record of 44-5-3, and Walker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schmeling was coming off a loss. Schmeling stopped Mickey Walker via TKO in the 8th round.
10. Max Schmeling KOs Fernand Delarge
On June 19, 1927 Max Schmeling fought Fernand Delarge for the vacant European light heavyweight title. Schmeling was 21 years old with a record of 27-3-3, and Delarge was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schmeling was on a 12-fight winning streak. Schmeling stopped Fernand Delarge via KO in the 14th round. Won the vacant title.