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James J Braddock (career (he went for the title and lost (next 33 fights,…
James J Braddock
career
turned pro at the age of 21
was in the light heavy weight
first 3 years of fighting
44-2-2 record
had countless up sets
he went for the title and lost
15 round decision
was very depressed
fractured his hand
next 33 fights
11-20-2
gave up boxing after his loss
worked as a longshoreman
during the great depression
Early life
born in Hell's Kitchen
one of seven children
was not that smart
Baer v Braddock
Braddock was given a title fight against the world heavyweight champ Max Baer
Braddock was hand-picked by Baer's handlers because he was seen as an easy pay day for the champ
during training Braddock said-
"Im training for a fight. Not a boxing contest or a clownin' contest or a dance."
"Whether it goes 1 round or 3 rounds or 10 rounds, it will be a fight and a fight all the way... When you've been through what I've been though what I've had to face in the last two year, a Max Baer or a Bangel tiger looks like a house pet. He might come at me with a cannon and a blackjack and he would still be a picnic compared to what I've had to face
why he is a hero
traditional american story about how anyone can make it
shows that with determination effort and hard work you can accomplish anything
was an inspiration for many people