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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 ...
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.
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 .
After the Louis fight, Farr was unsuccessful in several contests at Madison Square Garden, New York. These included a ten-round fight on 21 January 1938, against former heavyweight champion James J. Braddock, "the Cinderella Man". [11] [12] He also lost to Max Baer the same year, even though he had defeated him before. Farr returned to the UK ...
Joseph [2] "Joe" Gould (August 13, 1896 [3] – 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.
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James Braddock may refer to: ... American boxer; James Braddock (cricketer) (1852–?), English cricketer; Jamie Braddock, fictional character in Marvel Comics;
The body of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa may have been found buried next to a Milwaukee baseball stadium by a search dog called Moxy, cold case investigators claim.. The non-profit Case Breakers ...