Career
He is best known for fighting Muhammad Ali on 26 December 1971, being knocked out in the seventh round. Born in Fehmarn and residing in Hamburg, he represented West Germany. Blin"s record in the ring was 30-12-6 with eight knockouts.
His first professional bout came against Klaus Krüger in October 1964.
Blin lost a decision to Joe Bugner in May 1971 when fighting for the European heavyweight title. However, in October 1972, Blin once again faced Bugner who retained the title by knocking the German in the eighth round.
The bout against Muhammad Ali happened on 26 December 1971 in Hallenstadion Arena, Zurich. Blin was knocked out 2 minutes and 12 seconds into the seventh round.
In 2002, Blin collaborated with author Stephen Brunt on a book called Facing Ali.
He said that fighting Ali was the greatest honour of his life.
