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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, counterpunching style, powerful right hand, and his iron chin.
May 15, 2022 · Meet James J. Braddock, The Real-Life ‘Cinderella Man’ Boxer Who Became A Depression-Era Folk Hero. By Marco Margaritoff | Edited By Jaclyn Anglis. Published May 15, 2022. Updated May 16, 2022.
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.
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 26 draws, and faced notable opponents such as Joe Louis, Max Baer and Tommy Farr.
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...
Nov 7, 2023 · 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.
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...
