Joe Louis x Max Schmeling
Obituaries - A podcast by Spotify Studios
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The 1930s boxing rivalry between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling pitted America against Germany at a time when the nations were on the verge of war. But incredibly, despite years of contention between the two heavyweights, they developed a friendship that lasted decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices