Maximilian Adelbert Baer Sr. (February 11, 1909 – November 21, 1959) was an American professional boxer and the world heavyweight champion from June 14, 1934, to June 13, 1935.

Nov 17, 2025 · Max Baer (born February 11, 1909, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.—died November 21, 1959, Hollywood, California) was an American boxer who won the world heavyweight …

Aug 25, 2025 · Baer was taken into custody by Police Captain Fred Lemmon and charged with manslaughter, his bail set for $10 000. The charges were later dismissed, yet Max Baer, …

Oct 17, 2025 · Max Baer once stood as a towering presence in the boxing world. Though the title suggests “at age 103,” in reality, his life ended long before then. He was born on February 11, …

A light slap to Weimer's ribs ended the bout, causing the crowd to roar its disgust. Someone threw an empty whiskey bottle at Baer. Leaving the ring, he turned to the crowd and sh

Max Baer was boxing's most colorful World Heavyweight Champion until Muhammad Ali arrived on the scene some 30 years later. A 6' 4" mountain of muscle and movie-star handsome, he …

Possessing perhaps the most powerful right hand in heavyweight history, Max Baer was a flashy performer who wise-cracked and clowned his way through his career.

Jul 9, 2020 · He was a clown who became a boxer. There’s a difference. Baer was an accidental fighter, not a kid who grew up dreaming about becoming heavyweight champion of the world.

May 29, 2025 · Max Baer, born on February 11, 1909, in Omaha, Nebraska, was more than just a heavyweight boxing champion; he was a cultural icon whose charisma and prowess left an …

Max Baer, known as "The Tender Hearted Tiger," was one of boxing’s most charismatic and controversial heavyweight champions. This colorized documentary explores Baer’s rise during …