Person: Max Schmeling

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Boxing legend Schmeling, Louis’ friend and foe, dies

MAX SCHMELING, the heavyweight champion whose two fights with Joe Louis set off a propaganda war between the Nazi regime and the US on the eve of WWII, has died aged 99.

Sat, 05 Feb, 2005

Boxing legend Schmeling dies, aged 99

The boxing world united in tribute today to the former world heavyweight champion Max Schmeling, who has died at the age of 99.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2005

Lewis is not God: Klitschko

Vitali Klitschko will not be running scared of Lennox Lewis when the pair clash in Los Angeles next Saturday night.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2003

Lewis opponent inspired by hero

VITALI KLITSCHKO will draw inspiration from his heavyweight hero when he steps into the ring with Lennox Lewis in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2003

Shock defeat rules Klitschko out of Lewis title fight plans

VLADIMIR KLITSCHKO regarded himself as the future of heavyweight boxing and some observers agreed but a shock defeat to little-known South African Corrie Sanders has shattered his dream.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2003