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- Over the course of his career, Baer fought in a total of 81 fights, winning 68 of them, 51 of which were by knockout.
He was known in his time as the Livermore Larupper and Madcap Maxie. [3][4][5] Two of his fights (a 1933 win over Max Schmeling and a 1935 loss to James J. Braddock) were rated Fight of the Year by The Ring magazine. Baer was also a boxing referee, and had occasional roles in film and television.
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Over the course of his career, Baer fought in a total of 81 fights, winning 68 of them, 51 of which were by knockout. Baer also won three world titles throughout his career, including the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles.
World heavyweight title. Nat Fleischer (inThe Ring, August 1934, page 47) claimed that Carnera was floored three times in round one, twice in round two (Carnera dragging Baer down both times). once in round three, and several more times in the last two rounds.
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Sep 13, 2020 · Max Baer 211 lbs lost to Jim Braddock 194 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15. Date: 1935-06-13; Location: Madison Square Garden Bowl, Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA; Referee: Johnny McAvoy 5-9; Judge: George Kelly 7-7; Judge: Charley Lynch 4-11; World Heavyweight Championship (1st defense by Baer) Photo #2, Photo #3, Photo #4, Photo #5, Photo ...
During Baer’s boxing career (1929–41) he won 70 of 83 fights, 52 by knockouts, and was considered one of the hardest right-hand punchers in boxing history. Baer was a genial man known for his quick wit and flamboyant lifestyle.
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Feb 7, 2024 · Max Baer won the heavyweight championship of the world on June 11 1935 by knocking out the Italian giant Primor Carnera, AKA “The Ambling Alp” in the 11th round. Max scored 11 knockdowns on the...
May 8, 2022 · He went on to win his next seven fights, however, six by knockout, securing a match with his most talented opponent yet, Les Kennedy, one of the best fighters in California. Still raw and unschooled, Max was unable to solve the puzzle of Kennedy's professional, experienced style and lost a ten-round decision.