- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJames Joseph Braddock
- Nicknames
- The Cinderella Man
- The Bulldog of Bergen
- Height6′ 2½″ (1.89 m)
- Jimmy Braddock was born on June 8, 1905 in New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Mae Fox. He died on November 29, 1974 in North Bergen, New Jersey, USA.
- SpouseMae Fox(January 25, 1930 - November 29, 1974) (his death, 3 children)
- RelativesRosemarie DeWitt(Grandchild)
- He was considered "washed-up" when he put together upset victories over top ranked heavyweights Corn Griffith, John Henry Louis, and Art Lasky.
- Grandfather of Rosemarie DeWitt.
- World heavyweight boxing champion, 1935-1937.
- He was a 20-1 underdog to lose to champion Max Baer, but upset the odds to capture a 15 round decision.
- He knocked down challenger Joe Louis in the 1st round, but lost by a knockout a few rounds later.
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