“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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Max Schmeling: An Autobiography
Max Schmeling: An Autobiography is a personal narrative by the renowned German boxer Max Schmeling, chronicling his experiences and achievements in the boxing world. The book offers insights into Schmeling's life, from his early days in Germany to his rise to fame as a world champion, and his eventual retirement from the sport. It provides a first-hand account of his encounters with other boxing legends and the challenges he faced during his career. more
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Max Schmeling
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. more
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