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  1. 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 known for his spoiling ...

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  2. 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.

  3. Apr 10, 2024 · November 29, 1974, North Bergen, New Jersey (aged 69) James J. Braddock (born June 7, 1905, New York, New York, U.S.—died November 29, 1974, North Bergen, New Jersey) 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 ...

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  4. 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...

  5. 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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  7. Jan 23, 2023 · James J. Braddock - Fight Record. With a fight career spaning 15 years, the Cinderella Man James J. Braddock fought nearly 100 bouts. James J Braddock's fight record over his entire boxing career.

  8. 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. Expand. James...

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