Brit who beat Schmeling
Aug 18, 2022
2 minutes
Miles Templeton
Boxing historian
MAX SCHMELING is chiefly remembered today for being the first man to win the world heavyweight title on a foul, and for his two encounters with Joe Louis, with each winning by knockout. British fight fans of 50 years ago would have also known he was twice beaten inside the distance by UK-based fighters, with the Canadian Larry Gains winning in
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