Max Schmeling

Within the recorded range there are 70 bouts between 1924 and 1948, about one every 4.2 months. 39 of the 56 wins came inside the distance, 9 of them in the first round. Of the 10 losses, 5 came inside the distance and 5 on the cards. The highest it has been is 2258, in 1938; it stands at 2091 now. The best win came against Joe Louis in 1936, who was rated 2562 at the time.

There are 3 wins over opponents who were rated higher on the day. Among the losses to lower-rated opponents, the widest gap was Jack Sharkey in 1932. Across the final four bouts the rating fell.