Max Schmeling wins 1936 fight against Joe Louis

Max Schmeling wins 1936 fight against Joe Louis

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The transcript discusses a surprising victory in boxing history, where Schmeling defeated Joe Louis, who was considered invincible. The discussion includes the odds of the match, the strategy involved, and the knockout punch that led to Louis's defeat.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was credited with the greatest surprise victory of the year?

Muhammad Ali

Max Schmeling

Joe Louis

Rocky Marciano

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Joe Louis's reputation before his fight with Schmeling?

A retired boxer

An underdog

An invincible champion

A rising star

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the fight between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling?

Schmeling won by knockout

Louis won by knockout

The fight was canceled

A draw

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which round did Max Schmeling knock out Joe Louis?

12th round

11th round

10th round

13th round

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Schmeling demonstrate after the fight?

His training routine

The punch that knocked out Louis

His retirement announcement

His future fight plans