Known for movies
Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee (1969)
as Himself
The Super Fight (1970)
as Himself
The Super Fight: Marciano vs. Ali (2005)
as Himself
James J. Braddock vs. Tommy Farr (1938)
as Himself
Short Info
| Date Of Birth | June 7, 1905 |
| Died | November 29, 1974, North Bergen, New Jersey, United States, November 29, 1974, North Bergen, New Jersey, United States |
| Spouse | Mae Braddock, Mae Braddock |
| Fact | Lost 21 fights prior to winning the World's Heavyweight Title. |
James J. Braddock was born on June 7, 1905, in New York City. His parents were Irish immigrants who had come to the United States in the late 1800s. Braddock had four siblings. He dropped out of high school in order to help support his family during the Great Depression.
Braddock began his boxing career in 1926. He fought mostly small-time matches and had little success. In 1934, he was given a chance to fight for the heavyweight championship of the world. He lost that match, but his career began to take off after that.
Braddock won the heavyweight championship of the world in 1935, when he defeated Max Baer in a 15-round decision. He held the title for two years before losing it to Joe Louis in a first-round knockout.
After his boxing career ended, Braddock worked as a referee and a boxing commentator. He also appeared in several films, including “The Set-Up” (1949) and “Somebody Up There Likes Me” (1956).
Braddock died on November 29, 1974, at the age of 69.
James J. Braddock was born on June 7, 1905, in New York City. His parents were Irish immigrants who had come to the United States in the late 1800s. Braddock had four siblings. He dropped out of high school in order to help support his family during the Great Depression.
Braddock began his boxing career in 1926. He fought mostly small-time matches and had little success. In 1934, he was given a chance to fight for the heavyweight championship of the world. He lost that match, but his career began to take off after that.
Braddock won the heavyweight championship of the world in 1935, when he defeated Max Baer in a 15-round decision. He held the title for two years before losing it to Joe Louis in a first-round knockout.
After his boxing career ended, Braddock worked as a referee and a boxing commentator. He also appeared in several films, including “The Set-Up” (1949) and “Somebody Up There Likes Me” (1956).
Braddock died on November 29, 1974, at the age of 69.
General Info
| Full Name | James J. Braddock |
| Date Of Birth | June 7, 1905 |
| Died | November 29, 1974, North Bergen, New Jersey, United States, November 29, 1974, North Bergen, New Jersey, United States |
| Height | 1.89 m, 1.89 m |
| Weight | 88 kg, 88 kg |
| Profession | Professional Boxer, Stevedore, Stevedore, Professional Boxer |
Family
| Spouse | Mae Braddock, Mae Braddock |
| Children | Jay Braddock, Howard Braddock, Rosemarie Braddock, Jay Braddock, Rosemarie Braddock, Howard Braddock |
| Parents | Elizabeth Braddock, Joseph Braddock, Joseph Braddock, Elizabeth Braddock |
Accomplishments
| Movies | The Super Fight, The Super Fight |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Contrary to his persona as a purely "Irish" fighter, Braddock's parents Joseph and Elizabeth (O'Tool) were actually from England. |
| 2 | Grandfather of Rosemarie DeWitt. |
| 3 | Lost 21 fights prior to winning the World's Heavyweight Title. |
| 4 | Was undefeated in his first 39 pro fights. |
| 5 | He was considered "washed-up" when he put together upset victories over top ranked heavyweights Corn Griffith, John Henry Louis, and Art Lasky. |
| 6 | He knocked down challenger Joe Louis in the 1st round, but lost by a knockout a few rounds later. |
| 7 | He was a 20-1 underdog to lose to champion Max Baer, but upset the odds to capture a 15 round decision. |
| 8 | Biography in: "American National Biography". Supplement 1, pp. 60-61. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. |
| 9 | World heavyweight boxing champion, 1935-1937. |
Movies
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Super Fight: Marciano vs. Ali | 2005 | Video documentary | Himself (voice) |
| The Super Fight | 1970 | Himself (voice) | |
| Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee | 1969 | Documentary | Himself (as James J. Braddock) |
| World Heavyweight Championship: Muhammad Ali vs. Zora Folley | 1967 | TV Movie | Himself - Guest |
| World Heavyweight Championship Bout: Charles 'Sonny' Liston vs. Cassius Clay | 1964 | Himself - Guest | |
| Gillette Cavalcade of Sports | 1957 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| James J. Braddock vs. Tommy Farr | 1938 | Himself (as James J. Braddock) |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| HBO First Look | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Cinderella Man: The Real Jim Braddock Story | 2005 | Video documentary | Himself |
| American Experience | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing | 2000 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| The Sweet Science | 1999 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Joe Louis Story | 1953 | Himself (uncredited) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
