The Forgotten Story Of Boxing’s Hardest Puncher

Maximilian Adelbert “Max“ Baer (February 11, 1909 – November 21, 1959) was an American boxer who was the World Heavyweight Champion from June 14, 1934, to June 13, 1935. His fights (1933 win over Max Schmeling, 1935 loss to James J. Braddock) were both rated Fight of the Year by The Ring Magazine. Baer was also a boxing referee, and had an occasional role on film or television. He was the brother of heavyweight boxing contender Buddy Baer and father of actor Max Baer Jr.. Baer is rated #22 on Ring Magazine’s list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. THANK YOU: Elusive Blue (for the stellar coloured footage): Emi Chan (for watching the intro 70 times) Rick Hendon (voice over) me (for the sick idea)