Max Schmeling was a German professional boxer born on September 28, 1905, in Klein Luckow, Germany. He became the heavyweight champion of the world in 1930 after defeating Jack Sharkey. Schmeling was known for his powerful right hand and strategic fighting style, which helped him gain recognition in the boxing world. Schmeling's most famous bouts include his two fights against Joe Louis, the American champion. In their first match in 1936, Schmeling won, but he lost the rematch in 1938. Beyond boxing, Schmeling's life was marked by his complex relationship with Nazi Germany and his later humanitarian efforts.