DEU SCHMELING TOD

** FILE ** Heavyweight Joe Louis is directed toward a neutral corner by referee Art Donovan as German challenger Max Schmeling falls to the canvas for the first of three knockdowns in the first and final round of their rematch in New York, June 22, 1938. Louis retained his title with a first round TKO. Former world champion Schmeling, one of Germany's biggest sports idols, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, at the age of 99, his foundation announced Friday Feb. 4, 2005. (AP Photo)