From 1929 through 1941, Max Baer fought in 84 professional contests. His overall record was 71-13. Of those victories, 53 were knockouts, putting him in the rare club of boxers who have won 50 or more fights via knockout. He is only one of seven men to do so. Baer's accolades include the WBC light heavyweight championship from 1939 to 1940, when he defeated Joe Louis for the title. He lost the belt later that year after two successful defenses against Tony Zale and Larry Holmes. After retiring as a fighter in 1942, Baer went on to have a highly publicized career as a trainer at his brother Bennie's camp in Miami, Florida. Under his guidance, several fighters recorded wins over former champions including Henry Cooper, Brian London, and Fred Jenkins. However, some of his students were also responsible for his loss, including Charles Winters who beat him into retirement. Baer died in an automobile crash in 1953 at the age of 39. He is considered by many to be the greatest light heavyweight boxer never to win the world championship.