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James J. Braddock. James Walter Braddock (June 7, 1905 – November 29, 1974) was an American [2] [3] boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937. [4] Fighting under the name James J. Braddock (ostensibly to follow the pattern set by two prior world boxing champions, James J. Corbett and James J. Jeffries ), Braddock was ...
May 15, 2022 · Learn how James J. Braddock, a poor and injured dockworker, became the world heavyweight champion in 1935 after a stunning upset over Max Baer. Discover his rags-to-riches story and how he became a Depression-era folk hero.
Jim Braddock, also known as The Cinderella Man, was a heavyweight boxer who won the NYSAC world title in 1935. He fought 87 bouts, with 24 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, and faced notable opponents such as Joe Louis, Max Baer and Tommy Farr.
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Jun 3, 2024 · James J. Braddock was an American world heavyweight boxing champion from June 13, 1935, when he outpointed Max Baer in 15 rounds at the Long Island City Bowl in New York City, until June 22, 1937, when he was knocked out by Joe Louis in Chicago. (Read Gene Tunney’s 1929 Britannica essay on boxing.)
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James J. Braddock, also known as the "Cinderella Man," had a professional boxing career that spanned over 11 years. In those 11 years, he fought a total of 88 times, with a record of 52 wins, 26 losses, 7 draws, and 3 no-contests. Braddock's 27 knockout wins showcase the power he possessed and proved a force to be reckoned with in the ring.
Braddock's manager, Joe Gould suggested that Jimmy change his name, from James Walter Braddock to "James J. Braddock", for stage purposes. The "J" initial was to imitate the frequently used middle initial of early heavyweight boxing champions James J. Corbett and James J. Jeffries. Gould guided his new charge into his first pro match against Al Settle at Union City, New Jersey, in 1926. The ...
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Jun 3, 2005 · On June 13, 1935, the boxer James J. Braddock fought the fight of a lifetime. Born in Hell's Kitchen when that New York neighborhood still warranted that rough-and-tumble epithet, the 30-year-old ...
