Died on this day: Max Baer
One of the hardest-punching heavyweights in one of the division’s golden eras, and a colorful character outside the ring. The...
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Born on this day: Max Schmeling
A title won on a foul and a career marred by the political usage of his image were not enough...
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On this day: Joe Louis back in win column with brutal knockout of Jack Sharkey
The creation of a truly great heavyweight champion enters its second phase. On August 18, 1936, Joe Louis scored a crushing...
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Died on this day: Jack Sharkey
His name is a composite from two of his heroes. In due time, he inherited their qualities as well. Jack Sharkey’s...
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On this day: Joe Louis destroys Max Schmeling, scores stunning first-round knockout
Eighty-four years ago and arguably the most important triumph in heavyweight history. On June 22, 1938, Joe Louis successfully defended his...
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20-20 vision – Greatest fighter from Germany: Max Schmeling
The Ring continues its look back at the greatest fighters ever from 20 nations. Next up is Germany.
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The Ring Archives: Born on this day: Joe Louis – part one
Joseph Louis Barrow was born on this day, May 13, 1914 in Lafayette, Alabama. His family moved to Detroit when...
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Christina Hammer first German to defend world title in U.S since Max Schmeling
Hall of famer Max Schmeling defending the heavyweight title against Young Stribling in Cleveland, Ohio, 87 years ago today (July 3). He was the only German boxer to defend a world title in the U.S. until female middleweight champ Christina Hammer recently did so in Detroit.
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The real heavyweight championship of the world and its history – Part 1
Author and boxing historian Lee Groves traces the most famous prize in sport from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.
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From THE RING Archives: A unique look at Louis-Schmeling II
Being Christmas, we delve into our archives and look back at arguably the most famous heavyweight title fight in boxing history: Louis-Schmeling II.
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