Pro Career
During his career, Maske was a five-time boxing champion of East Germany. After reunification in 1990, he turned professional, and became the IBF world title holder in the light heavyweight category on 20 March 1993. Maske defended his title ten times between 1993 and 1996. He retired in 1996 after suffering a split-decision loss at the hands of Virgil Hill. In 2007, he won in a rematch.
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