Max Schmeling
Max Schmeling held the IBU, NYSAC, WBA and The Ring heavyweight world titles between 1930 and 1937. Schmeling was the undisputed heavyweight world champion from 1930 to 1932.
- World title bouts
- 4
- Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
- 2–2
- World titles held
- 4
- Longest world title reign (IBU heavyweight, 1930–1932)
- 2 years
Timeline of world title events
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1939
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The Ring magazine rates Max Schmeling No. 5 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1938
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Joe Louis beats Max Schmeling via knockout 1/15
Heavyweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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1937
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The Ring magazine rates Max Schmeling No. 1 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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Max Schmeling’s reign as the IBU heavyweight world champion ends
Heavyweight · IBU
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Max Schmeling becomes IBU heavyweight champion
Heavyweight · IBU
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1936
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The Ring magazine rates Max Schmeling No. 1 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1935
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The Ring magazine rates Max Schmeling No. 2 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1934
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The Ring magazine rates Max Schmeling No. 4 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1933
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The Ring magazine rates Max Schmeling No. 4 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1932
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The Ring magazine rates Max Schmeling No. 1 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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Jack Sharkey beats Max Schmeling via split decision 15/15
Heavyweight · NYSAC, WBA, IBU and The Ring
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Max Schmeling becomes NYSAC heavyweight champion
Heavyweight · NYSAC
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1931
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The Ring magazine rates Max Schmeling the heavyweight champion in its annual ratings
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Max Schmeling beats Young Stribling via knockout 15/15
Heavyweight · IBU, NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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Max Schmeling’s reign as the NYSAC heavyweight world champion ends
Heavyweight · NYSAC
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1930
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The Ring magazine rates Max Schmeling the heavyweight champion in its annual ratings
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Max Schmeling beats Jack Sharkey via disqualification 4/15
Heavyweight · NYSAC, WBA, IBU and The Ring
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1929
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The Ring magazine rates Max Schmeling No. 2 at heavyweight in its annual ratings