Since Cinderella Man has come out in cinemas, people around the world have become familiar with the legacies of Max Baer and James J. Braddock. Until I saw the movie, I had no idea who Braddock was. However, I had heard Baer's name before and knew that he was champion of the world at some stage.
After doing some research on Max Baer, it is interesting to note that he did in fact kill at least Frankie Campbell in the ring. He was cleared of manslaughter charges, but banned from boxing in California for a year. He was also responsible for the injuries that eventually killed Ernie Schaaf.
Keeping all of this in mind, it could be argued that Baer's punches were more deadly than George Foreman's. It also begs the question that if Baer had not lost to Braddock, what would he have done with the rest of his career?
After doing some research on Max Baer, it is interesting to note that he did in fact kill at least Frankie Campbell in the ring. He was cleared of manslaughter charges, but banned from boxing in California for a year. He was also responsible for the injuries that eventually killed Ernie Schaaf.
Keeping all of this in mind, it could be argued that Baer's punches were more deadly than George Foreman's. It also begs the question that if Baer had not lost to Braddock, what would he have done with the rest of his career?
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