SCHMELING, MAX WIRE PHOTO (1932-TRAINING CAMP)

Max Schmeling was born on September 28, 1905 in Klein Luckaw, Brandenburg, Germany. He won the World Heavyweight Title on June 12, 1930 in a bout with Jack Sharkey. He also held the German Light Heavyweight, European Light Heavyweight and German Heavyweight Titles. He retired after losing to Richard Vogt on October 31, 1948 with a final record of 56-10-4 with 38 KO's. Presented here is an original wire photo of Max Schmeling and his team in training camp for his rematch with Jack Sharkey in 1932. Pictured from left to right are: Joe Jacobs (Schmeling's manager), Schmeling, Jack Curley (promoter), Dick Slukat and Joe "Toots" Mondt.
This is an original International News Photos wire photo with their stamp on the back. No caption. Bold, clear image. Crease in lower left corner. Minor edge and corner wear. Clean front and back. 7" x 9."