Joe Louis vs Max Schmeling
On June 19, 1936, Joe Louis (24-0, 20 KOs) and Max Schmeling (48-7-4, 33 KOs) meet in the ring in a 15-round bout.
Louis vs Schmeling Stats
Joe Louis is coming in to the fight on a 24-fight win streak with a 83% KO rate; his last fight was a 1st round KO victory over Charley Retzlaff, 5 months and 2 days ago. Max Schmeling is on a 3-fight win streak with a 55% KO rate, with his last fight being a points decision win over Paulino Uzcudun, 11 months and 12 days ago.
Louis vs Schmeling Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 88.1-11.9 in favor of Joe Louis. Max Schmeling may have moments of brilliance during the fight but it won't be enough for him to get the victory.
Louis vs Schmeling Result
Max Schmeling stopped Joe Louis via KO in the 12th round. Schmeling improves his record to 49-7-4 (34 KOs), while Louis adds a loss to his record at 24-1.