Max Schmeling – Cause of Death, Date of Death, and More!
Max Schmeling died at age 99, astounding. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding boxer Max Schmeling's death.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Storied fighter who became the world heavyweight champion in 1930, and held the title until 1932. His career record was 56-10-4, with 40 wins coming by way of knockout.
He became interested in boxing as a teenager, after his dad showed him some fight videos.
He earned the nickname Black Uhlan of the Rhine and in 2003, The Ring magazine ranked him 55th in their list of the 100 greatest punchers of all time.
How did Max Schmeling die?
Max Schmeling's death was caused by natural causes.
| Cause of death | Natural Causes |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 99 years |
| Profession | Boxer |
| Birthday | September 28, 1905 |
| Death date | February 2, 2005 |
| Place of death | Wenzendorf, Germany |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"Looking back, I'm almost happy I lost that fight. Just imagine if I would have come back to Germany with a victory. I had nothing to do with the Nazis, but they would have given me a medal. After the war I might have been considered a war criminal."
Max Schmeling
"I had a happy marriage and a nice wife. I accomplished everything you can. What more can you want?"
Max Schmeling
