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- by Max. ΓÇ£I wonΓÇÖt be champion
- until I get that Schmeling,"
- he said.
-
- In 1938, Joe and Max fought
- a rematch. A lot of tension surrounded this
- fight because World War II was about to
- begin. But Joe knocked out the German
- fighter in the first round!
-
- In all, Joe fought a record 25 successful title
- defenses and was taken the distance by just
- three opponents. He retired as champion in
- 1949, but he attempted a comeback. In the
- comeback he was 8-2. He finally retired for
- good with a record of 63-3, with 49 of those
- victories by knockout.
-