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Professional Boxer

German professional boxer known for his boxing achievements in the 1920s and 1930s. Schmeling was the only boxer to defeat Joe Louis in two world heavyweight championship fights.

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Famous Max Schmeling Quotes

“Why did I want to win? because I didn't want to lose!”

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“I said to myself, 'You're a man from a humble background, what you didn't learn in school, you'll learn now. Catch up.”

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Book:Max Schmeling: An Autobiography

Source: Max Schmeling: An Autobiography

“Joe Louis is the hardest puncher that I've ever seen... He's a good man. Anyone who plans on beating him had better know what they're doing.”

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Book:Max Schmeling: An Autobiography

Source: Max Schmeling: An Autobiography

“I received a letter from the Reich Ministry of Sports. They want me to split from Joe Jacobs, my manager since 1928.... I really need Joe Jacobs. I owe all my success in America to him.”

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Book:Max Schmeling: An Autobiography

Source: Max Schmeling: An Autobiography

“From the very start of my career, it was clear to me that achievement was built on discipline.”

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“I had a happy marriage and a nice wife. I accomplished everything you can. What more can you want?”

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“Just imagine if I would have come back to Germany with a victory. I had nothing to do with the Nazis, but they would have given me a medal. After the war I might have been considered a war criminal.”

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Author:Max Schmeling

About the Author

Born: September 28, 1905
Died: February 2, 2005
Known for: Professional Boxer
Quotes: 7

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Max Schmeling: An AutobiographyRelated source material

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