Max Schmeling , on the other hand , was born in Germany .
Max Schmeling had become the first world heavyweight champion to win the title by a disqualification in 1930 , against Jack Sharkey , another American .
Max Schmeling , on the other hand , was born in Germany , and he had become the first world heavyweight champion to win the title by a disqualification in 1930 , against Jack Sharkey , another American .