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In early winter of 1935, former world heavyweight champion Max Schmeling boarded a luxury liner en route to New York from Europe to watch the undefeated power punching fistic sensation Joe Louis battle the veteran warhorse and longtime contender Paolino Uzcudun of Spain. The Spaniard was a real contender, not some stiff. He had never been stopped in sixty-nine fights, including three bouts against the heavy fisted Schmeling. Paolino held wins against some of the best punchers of his era including Max Baer, Harry Wills and Jack Renault. [details]
