Michael Moorer vs. Axel Schulz was a professional boxing match contested on 22 June 1996, for the IBF heavyweight championship.

This led to Schulz getting a third consecutive opportunity at the championship, this time against the former champion Michael Moorer.

[4] The bout was to be held at Westfalenstadion (the home of Borussia Dortmund), and was biggest boxing event held in Germany since Muhammad Ali faced Karl Mildenberger in 1966.

At the end of 12 rounds judge Walter Cavalieri scored it 115–113 for Schulz, while Dave Parris had it 116–113 and John Stewart 115–113 both in favour of Moorer giving him a split decision victory.

[5][6] Speaking after the bout Schulz accepted his defeat, saying "I think the decision was OK, I can live with it, because I think Moorer’s one of the best fighters around.