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   James J. Braddock was an American boxer who became the world heavyweight champion in 1935 after a series of upsets. He was known as the "Cinderella Man" for his rags-to-riches story and his comeback from poverty and injury.

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3. allthatsinteresting.com › james-j-braddockJames J. Braddock And The True Story Behind 'Cinderella Man'

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   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.

4. www.britannica.com › biography › James-J-BraddockJames J. Braddock | Cinderella Man, Heavyweight Champion ...

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   Jul 25, 2024 · Learn about James J. Braddock, the American boxer who rose from obscurity to become the world heavyweight champion in 1935. Find out how he earned his nickname, who he fought, and what happened to him after his career.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cinderella_ManCinderella Man - Wikipedia

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   Cinderella Man is a 2005 film directed by Ron Howard that tells the true story of James J. Braddock, a heavyweight boxer who rose from poverty to become the champion of the world in 1935. The film stars Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger and Paul Giamatti, and was nominated for three Academy Awards.

7. www.jamesjbraddock.com › themanJim Braddock Biography - About The Cinderella Man

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   Learn about the life and career of James J. Braddock, the Irish immigrant who became the heavyweight champion of the world in 1935. From his humble beginnings to his boxing triumphs and tragedies, discover the story of the Cinderella Man.

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   Jim Braddock, also known as The Cinderella Man, was a heavyweight boxer who won the NYSAC world title in 1935 by defeating Max Baer. He had 87 bouts in his career, with 24 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws.

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   Did Jim Braddock fight Joe Louis?

   • During his reign as champ, Jim Braddock fought a series of exhibition fights over the next two years. On June 22nd 1937, Braddock would defend and lose his heavyweight title in an eight round KO to "The Brown Bomber" Joe Louis. According to Jim, Louis threw far more punches then Baer.

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   How many rounds did Jimmy Braddock win?

   • To the shock of all spectators at Madison Square Garden that night, Braddock won 12 of 15 rounds and became heavyweight champion of the world in a unanimous decision by the judges. Bettmann/Getty Images Jimmy Braddock signs autographs for fans in New York City.

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   When did James Braddock fight al settle?

   • James Braddock had his first amateur fight at 17 and turned professional three years later. On April 13, 1926, the 160-pound middleweight climbed into the ring at Amsterdam Hall in Union City, New Jersey, and fought Al Settle. At the time, the winner was typically chosen by attending sportswriters. This one ended in a draw.

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   Why did Braddock fight Baer?

   • The trauma of Braddock’s breadline experiences gave him the hunger necessary to push through his injuries; spurred on by a terrible fear of a return to poverty he said of the fight with Baer: “Whether it goes one round or three rounds or ten rounds, it will be a fight and a fight all the way...

   ‘Cinderella Man’ James Braddock, the Irish-American boxer who became

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    Dec 5, 2018 · ‘Cinderella Man’ James Braddock, the Irish-American boxer who became world champion. Son of Irish immigrants with ‘more brawn than brains’ won 51 victories in 82 fights. James Braddock training...