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Nov 30, 1974 · NORTH BERGEN, N. J., Nov. 29 (AP)—James J. Braddock, who won the world heavyweight championship in 1935 by outpointing Max Baer in one of boxing's biggest upsets, died today at his home...
Jim Braddock was a man who wanted to go out on top and on January 21, 1938 after beating Tommy Farr after 10 rounds, Jimmy Braddock, the beacon of hope for millions, hung up his gloves and retired from the professional boxing game.
On June 13, 1935, the 10 to 1 underdog Braddock became "The Cinderella Man" when he outboxed Baer to win the heavyweight title. Braddock lost the title to Joe Louis via 8th round KO and retired after a win over Tommy Farr in 1938. Born: June 7, 1905. Died: Nov. 29, 1974. Bouts: 86.
Jim was inducted into the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame in 1964, the Hudson County Hall of Fame in 1991 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001. The official website of James J Braddock, Cinderella Man! World heavyweight boxing champion 1935 - 1937.
Birth Name: James Walter Braddock. Hometown: North Bergen, New Jersey, USA. Birthplace: New York, New York, USA. Died: 1974-11-29 (Age:69) Stance: Orthodox. Height: 189cm. Reach: 191cm. Judge: Record. Referee: Record. Pro Boxer: Record. Division: Heavyweight. Managers: Alfred M. Barnett (1926-), Joe Gould (1926-1938) Trainer: Doc Robb, Ray Arcel.
May 9, 2022 · 12K. 468K views 1 year ago. James Braddock rose from poverty, injury, and a horrible losing streak to earn a shot at the heavyweight title. An inspiration to many during the Great Depression,...
James Walter “Cinderella Man” Braddock (June 7, 1905 – November 29, 1974) was an American boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937. 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 ), he was known for his ...
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