Max Baer was an American professional boxer who had a successful heavyweight career in the 1930s
He was born on February 11, 1909, in Omaha, Nebraska, and started his boxing career in 1929
Baer became known for his powerful punches and flashy personality, earning him the nickname "Livermore Larruper."
He won the heavyweight title in 1934 by defeating Primo Carnera and successfully defended it twice before losing to James J
Braddock in 1935
Baer had a total of 83 professional fights, with a record of 72 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw, with 53 victories via knockout
Despite his boxing success, Baer's career was overshadowed by the tragic death of his opponent, Frankie Campbell, in 1930
Baer retired from boxing in 1941 and later pursued a career in show business
He appeared in films, including "The Prizefighter and the Lady" and "Africa Screams."
Max Baer was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995
He passed away on November 21, 1959, in Hollywood, California, at the age of 50.
". He won the heavyweight title in 1934 by defeating Primo Carnera and successfully defended it twice before losing to James J. Braddock in 1935. Baer had a total of 83 professional fights, with a record of 72 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw, with 53 victories via knockout. Despite his boxing success, Baer's career was overshadowed by the tragic death of his opponent, Frankie Campbell, in 1930. Baer retired from boxing in 1941 and later pursued a career in show business. He appeared in films, including "The Prizefighter and the Lady" and "Africa Screams. ". Max Baer was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995. He passed away on November 21, 1959, in Hollywood, California, at the age of 50.