Max Schmeling quotes

Max Schmeling was a German heavyweight boxer and world champion, famous for his fights in the 1930s. His victory over Joe Louis in 1936 was a major sporting upset and gained international attention. He later became an admired sportsman and humanitarian, respected both in and outside the boxing ring. Here are 6 of his quotes:

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. (Max Schmeling)

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.

Max Schmeling

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.

Max Schmeling

I can't accept the title, to win it this way doesn't mean anything to me.

Max Schmeling

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

Max Schmeling

Looking back, I'm almost happy I lost that fight. 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.

Max Schmeling

Max Schmeling

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Occupation: German Athlete
Born: September 28, 1905
Died: February 2, 2005
Quotes count: 6
Wikipedia: Max Schmeling

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