James J Braddock

January 10, 2024
Boxer

Quick Facts

James J Braddock
Full Name James J Braddock
Occupation Boxer
Date Of Birth Jun 7, 1905(1905-06-07)
Age 119
Date Of Death November 29, 1974, North Bergen, NJ
Birthplace New York City
Country United States
Birth City New York State
Horoscope Gemini

James J Braddock Biography

Name James J Braddock
Birthday Jun 7
Birth Year 1905
Place Of Birth New York City
Home Town New York State
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Gemini
Spouse Mae Braddock
Children(s) Jay Braddock, Rosemarie Braddock, Howard Braddock

James J Braddock is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on June 7, 1905 in New York City, New York State, United States. American world heavyweight champion who held the title for several years. He compiled a career record of 51-26-7 and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001.

He competed against Joe Louis multiple times.

He raised three sons with his wife Mae.

James J Braddock Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Boxer
House Living in own house.

James J Braddock is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James J Braddock 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He worked on the docks during the depression in order to feed his family.

The 2005 movie Cinderella Man is based on his life with Russell Crowe portraying him.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 2 in

James J Braddock height 6 ft 2 in James weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is James J Braddock Dating?

According to our records, James J Braddock married to Mae Braddock. As of December 1, 2023, James J Braddock’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James J Braddock celebrates birthday on June 7 of every year.

How much did Braddock win in the Baer fight?

Braddock’s share of the purse that night was $320,000. Braddock called it a career in 1938 after defeating England’s Tommy Farr. He spent most of the rest of his life operating heavy equipment for a New Jersey contractor. Max Baer died at 50 of a heart attack in 1959.

Was the Cinderella Man a true story?

Ron Howard’s Cinderella Man is a poignant drama inspired by the true story of boxer Jim Braddock’s fairytale rise to fame in the 1930s. Braddock became the heavyweight champion of the world after beating Max Baer in a 1935 fight that had him pegged as a 10-to-1 underdog.

How many times did James J. Braddock defend his title?

One of the most fascinating was world heavyweight boxing champion James J. “Cinderella Man” Braddock. Braddock’s reign as champ included only one defense — in which he lost to the up-and-coming Joe Louis.

Why was Jim Braddock called the Cinderella Man?

He inspired America in the great depression when everyone was struggling economically. That is when he earned his nickname “Cinderella Man from his seemingly fairy tale like rise from a poor local fighter to the heavyweight boxing champion of the world.

What did Jimmy do with the winnings from the Baer fight?

What did Jimmy do with the winnings from the Baer fight? Bought a house in New Jersey and raised their kids there.

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