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Conversely, the German reaction to the outcome was jubilant.

Hitler contacted Schmeling's wife, sending her flowers and a message: " For the wonderful victory of your husband, our greatest German boxer, I must congratulate you with all my heart.

" Schmeling dutifully reciprocated with nationalistic comments for the German press, telling a German reporter after the fight: