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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 .
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. He also managed lightweight contender Ray Miller from 1930 to 1933. [4]
Name Reign Defenses 1 Jack Dempsey (awarded inaugural title) 1922 – 23 Sep 1926 2 2 Gene Tunney: 23 Sep 1926 – 31 Jul 1928 2 Tunney retired. [2] 3 Max Schmeling (def. Jack Sharkey) 12 Jun 1930 – 21 Jun 1932 1 4 Jack Sharkey: 21 Jun 1932 – 29 Jun 1933 0 5 Primo Carnera: 29 Jun 1933 – 14 Jun 1934 2 6 Max Baer: 14 Jun 1934 – 13 Jun ...
James Braddock may refer to: James J. Braddock (1905–1974), American boxer; James Braddock (cricketer) (1852–?), English cricketer; Jamie Braddock, fictional character in Marvel Comics; Colonel James Braddock, fictional character in the Missing in Action film franchise
June 13 – James J. Braddock, with 24 losses, produces one of the biggest upsets in world Heavyweight championship history, defeating world champion Max Baer to take the world title, by a fifteen-round unanimous decision, in New York.
James J. Braddock: 13 Jun 1935 – 22 Jun 1937 0 8 Joe Louis: 22 Jun 1937 – 1 Mar 1949 25 Louis vacated the title and retired, but would come back a year later to fight Ezzard Charles. [3] 9 Ezzard Charles (def. Jersey Joe Walcott) 22 Jun 1949 – 18 Jul 1951 8 10 Jersey Joe Walcott: 18 Jul 1951 – 23 Sep 1952 1 11 Rocky Marciano