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James Walter („Jim J.“) Braddock (* 7. Juni 1905 in New York, N.Y.; † 29. November 1974 in North Bergen, New Jersey) war ein US-amerikanischer Profiboxer und „unumstrittener“ Schwergewichts-Boxweltmeister von 1935 bis 1937.
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.
No.ResultRecordOpponent88Win52–26–7 (3)87Loss51–26–7 (3)86Win51–25–7 (3)85Win50–25–7 (3)Es ist das Jahr 1928: James J. Braddock ist ein erfolgreicher irisch-US-amerikanischer Boxer im Halbschwergewicht aus New Jersey. Seine Landsleute nennen ihn „The Bulldog of Bergen“. Er, seine Frau Mae und ihre drei Kinder Jay, Howard und Rosie, leben in einer kleinen Villa im Großraum New York.
15. Mai 2022 · Learn how James J. Braddock, a poor and injured dockworker, became the world heavyweight champion in 1935 after a stunning upset over Max Baer. Discover his rags-to-riches story and how he became a Depression-era folk hero.
12. März 2013 · Braddock would retire from boxing after beating Tommy Farr in 1938 via a close split decision. The amazing life story of James J. Braddock was portrayed by Russell Crowe in the film...
3. Juni 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. (Read Gene Tunney’s 1929 Britannica essay on boxing.)
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
5. Dez. 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...
