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2. Cinderella Man - Wikipedia

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   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.

3. James J. Braddock - Wikipedia

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   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, counterpunching style, powerful right hand, and his ...

4. Joe Gould (boxing) - Wikipedia

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   Joe Gould (August 13, 1896 [1] – April 21, 1950) was an American boxing manager best known for representing boxer James J. Braddock, dubbed "The Cinderella Man," who in 1935 upset Max Baer to become the world heavyweight champion. He also managed lightweight contender Ray Miller from 1930–1933. [2]

5. Corn Griffin - Wikipedia

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   John Charles "Corn" Griffin (July 24, 1911 – January 9, 1973) was an American heavyweight boxer whose career lasted from 1930 to 1936 and included the memorable June 14, 1934 TKO loss to James J. Braddock, recreated for the 2005 film Cinderella Man.

6. Russell Crowe - Wikipedia

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   During location filming of Cinderella Man, Crowe made a donation to a Jewish elementary school whose library had been damaged as a result of arson. [60] A note with an anti-Semitic message had been left at the scene. [61] Crowe called school officials to express his concern and wanted his message relayed to the students. [62]

7. Max Baer (boxer) - Wikipedia

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   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, was training hard.

8. Renée Zellweger - Wikipedia

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   In 2005, she played the wife of world heavyweight boxing champion James J. Braddock in Ron Howard's drama Cinderella Man, opposite Russell Crowe and Paul Giamatti. [70] [71] In his review for the film, David Ansen of Newsweek, wrote that the actress "has an uncanny ability to make us swallow even the most movie-ish moments".

9. List of awards and nominations received by Paul Giamatti

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   Paul Giamatti is an American actor and producer.. Giamatti received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Ron Howard's Cinderella Man (2005). He has also received six Golden Globe Awards nominations winning thrice for John Adams (2008), Barney's Version (2010), and The Holdovers (2023).