Jack Sharkey vs Max Schmeling
On June 12, 1930, Jack Sharkey (34-8-1, 12 KOs) gets a shot at the heavyweight The Ring title held by and the Ring Magazine champion, Max Schmeling (42-4-3, 29 KOs).
Sharkey vs Schmeling Stats
Jack Sharkey is coming in to the fight on a 7-fight win streak with a 27% KO rate; his last fight was a 3rd round TKO victory over Phil Scott, 3 months and 16 days ago. Max Schmeling is on a 7-fight win streak with a 59% KO rate, with his last fight being a points decision win over Paulino Uzcudun, 11 months and 16 days ago.
Sharkey vs Schmeling Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Jack Sharkey at 99-1 winning odds. Max Schmeling really doesn't have much to present against Sharkey.
Sharkey vs Schmeling Result
Max Schmeling defeated Jack Sharkey via disqualification and wins the The Ring title — in his first world-title fight. Schmeling improves his record to 43-4-3, while Sharkey adds a loss to his record at 34-9-1.