04-02-2005, 09:18 AM
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Boxing Legend Dies at 99
Max Schmeling, former World Heavyweight Champion has died at the age of 99. He was one of only 3 men to ever beat Joe Louis.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/4235901.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/front_page/1321910.stm
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04-02-2005, 11:24 AM
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The only man to beat Louis before Joe was forced into a comeback due to Uncle Sam's tax bill.
The word "legend" is bandied about til it's almost meaningless, but Schmeling certainly qualifies. A noble, principled man.
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