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James Walter Braddock (June 7, 1905 – November 29, 1974) was an American [3] [4] boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937. [5]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 ...
On June 13, 1935, one of the greatest upsets in boxing history occurred in Long Island City, New York, as Baer fought down-and-out boxer James J. Braddock in the so-called Cinderella Man bout. Baer hardly trained for the bout. Braddock, on the other hand, trained hard.
James J. Braddock vs. Joe Louis was a professional boxing match contested on June 22, 1937, for the undisputed heavyweight championship. [1] Louis won the fight which began the longest championship reign in boxing history .The fight took place at Comiskey Park in Chicago , Illinois .
Below is a list of world heavyweight boxing championship records and statistics. ... James J. Braddock: June 13, 1935 — June 22, 1937: undisputed: The Ring: 1 [47] 27.
Cinderella Man is a 2005 American biographical drama film [3] directed by Ron Howard.The film stars Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger and Paul Giamatti.It tells the true story of heavyweight boxing champion James J. Braddock, who was dubbed "The Cinderella Man" by journalist Damon Runyon.
The IBU ultimately recognized Baer's successor James J. Braddock as champion. Two months after Louis' retirement announcement, the International Boxing Union sanctioned a bout between British champion Bruce Woodcock and American Lee Savold for its version of the title.
James J. Braddock: 13 Jun 1935 – 22 Jun 1937 0 8 Joe Louis: 22 Jun 1937 – 1 Mar 1949 26 Louis retired. [3] 9 Ezzard Charles (def. Joe Louis) 27 Sep 1950 – 18 Jul 1951 4 10 Jersey Joe Walcott: 18 Jul 1951 – 23 Sep 1952 1 11 Rocky Marciano: 23 Sept 1952 – 27 Apr 1956 6 Marciano retired. [4] 12 Floyd Patterson (def. Archie Moore)
James J. Braddock: 13 Jun 1935 – 22 Jun 1937 0 9 Joe Louis: 22 Jun 1937 – 1 Mar 1949 26 Louis retires. [6] 10 Ezzard Charles (def. Joe Louis) 27 Sep 1950 – 18 Jul 1951 4 11 Jersey Joe Walcott: 18 Jul 1951 – 23 Sep 1952 1 12 Rocky Marciano: 23 Sep 1952 – 27 Apr 1956 6 Marciano retires. [7] 13 Floyd Patterson (def. Archie Moore)