James J. Braddock
James Walter ( " Jim J. " ) Braddock ( born June 7, 1905 in New York, NY, † November 29, 1974 in North Bergen, New Jersey ) was an American professional boxer.
The Irish -born Braddock, who had tried his hand at various occupations from 1919, 1923 and 1926 amateur boxer professional boxer. Having previously the majority of his fights in the light heavyweight division by KO had won, he lost a 1929 championship fight at light heavyweight against the counter- boxer Tommy Loughran high on points. He injured his hand, which for years not healed properly.
Through the 1929 stock market crash brought ( Black Friday) at his fortune, he fell in addition to sporty financially in huge problems. He had in bad shape many fights at short notice to accept because of money and had accumulated to 1933 twenty defeats. Temporarily he stopped and was unemployed.
Sensational success in the heavyweight division
He succeeded in 1934 by victories against the hard- hitting junior Fighter John " Corn " Griffin, his former conqueror John Henry Lewis and Art Laskey, world title challenger to be in the heavyweight division. All three had underestimated him after his defeat series.
In 1935, he created a sensational comeback against heavyweight champion Max Baer. These Braddock: "Already in the third round I knew I would win. That was when Baer hit me with a Sunday blow on the chin and I was held. I am the happiest person in the world. No one knew that the fight was for me. Money, security, school for my children, financial help for my parents. If anyone ever went into the ring to fight for something, then it was me "
His world title he lost in 1937 against boxing legend Joe Louis, after he had burst for alleged hand injury the title fight against Max Schmeling. Schmeling had qualified for the title fight by his knockout win over Joe Louis on June 19, 1936. Through a deal with Louis ' management, Braddock secured 10% of all Louis Exchanges from 1937. Since Louis for twelve years world champion remained, he made Braddock to a wealthy man.
In his last fight he beat the Welsh former world title challenger Tommy Farr.
His nickname "Cinderella Man" reflects the incredible rise of the worker and provincial fighters for boxing champ.
Reception
His grandiose return 1935 2004 The Comeback ( Original: Cinderella Man) film starring Russell Crowe and Renée Zellweger.