Widely considered one of the greatest upsets in the history of the great sport of boxing, the first of two clashes between Jou Louis and Max Schmeling in 1936 remained one of the most critical fights in the history of the sport and was Louis' first loss after an incredible run of twenty four wins before his defeat by Schmeling in the twelfth round with a knockout. The pair would face off again, where Louis would defeat Schmeling with a decisive knockout in the first round, with the fight only lasting two minutes and four seconds. Louis became the world heavyweight champion in 1937. This picture of the weigh-in before their first fight in 1936 remains one of the most enduring images of what would go on to become two of the most symbolic international contests as the American people rallied behind Louis as a foil for the German born Schmeling as political tensions grew between the two nations leading up to the outbreak of World War II. The nation's response to this first defeat in 1936 was a shock, and the length of the fight is primarily credited with Schmeling's victory. This photograph, a testament to the pre-war era of boxing, serves as a powerful link between the past and present. It encapsulates the widespread popularity of the sport at the time and the indomitable spirit of Joe Louis, a figure who continues to shape the sport's narrative. His influence, both in and out of the ring, remains a significant part of boxing history. Additional Details ------------------------------ Bullet point: HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You?ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1936 Joe Louis Max Schmeling Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well. Product description: Widely considered one of the greatest upsets in the history of the great sport of boxing, the first of two clashes between Jou Louis and Max Schmeling in 1936 remained one of the most critical fights in the history of the sport and was Louis' first loss after an incredible run of twenty four wins before his defeat by Schmeling in the twelfth round with a knockout. The pair would face off again, where Louis would defeat Schmeling with a decisive knockout in the first round, with the fight only lasting two minutes and four seconds. Louis became the world heavyweight champion in 1937. This picture of the weigh-in before their first fight in 1936 remains one of the most enduring images of what would go on to become two of the most symbolic international contests as the American people rallied behind Louis as a foil for the German born Schmeling as political tensions grew between the two nations leading up to the outbreak of World War II. The nation's response to this first defeat in 1936 was a shock, and the length of the fight is primarily credited with Schmeling's victory. This photograph, a testament to the pre-war era of boxing, serves as a powerful link between the past and present. It encapsulates the widespread popularity of the sport at the time and the indomitable spirit of Joe Louis, a figure who continues to shape the sport's narrative. His influence, both in and out of the ring, remains a significant part of boxing history.