SCHMELING, MAX EXHIBITION CONTRACT

Max Schmeling was born on September 28, 1905 in Klein Luckaw, Brandenburg, Germany. He won the World Heavyweight Title on June 12, 1930 in a bout with Jack Sharkey. He also held the German Light Heavyweight, European Light Heavyweight and German Heavyweight Titles. He retired after losing to Richard Vogt on October 31, 1948 with a final record of 56-10-4 with 38 KO's. Presented here is a contract for a 1931 exhibition bout. The contract was signed by the promoter.This exhibition contract is 8 1/4" x 13 3/4." There are 3 horizontal creases where the contract has been folded. There are 2 small creases along the right edge. Clean with no rips or tears.