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Young Stribling

Young Stribling

β€œKing of the Canebrakes”
Boxing record: 256-16-17, 2 NC (129)
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Bainbridge, Georgia, U.S.

Best fights of Young Stribling

Over 13 years as a professional, Young Stribling compiled a 256-16-17 (129) record, including 14 title fights across six weight classes. Here is his best fight.

  1. 1. Young Stribling loses to Max Schmeling via KO

    On July 3, 1931 Young Stribling fought Max Schmeling for the NBA, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles. Stribling was 26 years old with a record of 238-13-17, and Schmeling was 25 with a record of 43-4-3. Stribling was on a 12-fight winning streak and Schmeling was on a 8-fight winning streak. Schmeling stopped Stribling via TKO in the 15th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 15th round.