As a result , Schmeling was well known to American boxing fans , and was still considered the No. 2 contender for James Braddock 's heavyweight title in 1936 .
Later Schmeling lost the title in a rematch with Sharkey by a very controversial decision in 1932 .
Schmeling was well known to American boxing fans , and was still considered the No. 2 contender for James Braddock 's heavyweight title in 1936 .
Later Schmeling lost the title in a rematch with Sharkey by a very controversial decision in 1932 .