‘We was robbed!’ claims Max Schmeling’s manager 80 years ago tonight (1932)

1930s


Video: 'Max Schmeling vs Jack Sharkey II' (silent)

(Tuesday, June 21, 1932) — Heavyweight boxer Max Schmeling lost a title fight rematch tonight in New York by decision to Jack Sharkey, prompting Schmeling’s manager, Joe Jacobs, to exclaim: “We was robbed!”