Boxer james braddock biography

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    James J. Braddock

    American boxer (1905–1974)

    James J. Braddock

    Braddock in 1935

    Born

    James Walter Braddock


    (1905-06-07)June 7, 1905

    New York City, U.S.

    DiedNovember 29, 1974(1974-11-29) (aged 69)

    North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.

    Other namesBulldog of Bergen
    Jersey Jim[2]
    Pride of the Irish
    Pride of New Jersey
    Cinderella Man
    Statistics
    Weight(s)Middleweight
    Light heavyweight
    Heavyweight
    Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
    Reach75 in (191 cm)[1]
    Boxing record
    Total fights88
    Wins52
    Wins by KO27
    Losses26
    Draws7
    No contests3

    James Walter Braddock (June 7, 1905 – November 29, 1974) was an American[3][4]boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937.[5]

    Fighting under the name James J.

    Braddock (ostensibly to follow the pattern set by two prior world boxing champions, James J. Corbett and Jame