He would lose the championship two years later, on June 22, 1937, when Joe Louis knocked him out in Chicago. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. Why or why not? He believed that it was time for him to give back after hes gotten back on his feet. One winter, their electricity was turned off. Damon Runyon is credited for giving Braddock this nickname. 'https:' : 'http:') + The results of the struggle to simply survive began to show in his record. James Braddock was a boxer that slowly worked his way up to the big leagues. The promoter said I couldn't wear sneakers. ), When Max Baer, son of a butcher from Livermore, Calif., turned pro in 1929, many boxing observers thought they were watching the next Jack Dempsey, to whom Baer bore a remarkable resemblance. The film was produced by Howard, Penny Marshall, and Brian Grazer. Braddocks attraction for boxers and filmmakers is more about what Braddock symbolized. That's the wonder to me of films, how it can so readily stir emotions. The gross gate was $205,366.97 and the net was $169,074.18; Baer's share - $88,805, Braddock's - $31,244. How much money did James Braddock make against Max Baer? He once said: Listen, I dont want to be one of these champions who fights once a year. In February 1995, it was estimated that approximately 500 boxers have died in the ring or as a result of boxing since the Marquess of Queensberry Rules were introduced in 1884. 22 boxers died in 1953 alone. It was the worst economic downturn in history. Baer gave purses from succeeding bouts to Campbells family, but lost four of his next six fights. And it all began after the stock market crash in October 1929. Everyone enjoyed the fight that night, and even though a loss, it was perhaps Braddock's best fight. Braddock had a $320,000 share of the purse that night. document.write('googletag.defineSlot(\"\/111100742\/home_1st_sidebar\", [180, 150], \"sidebar1\").addService(googletag.pubads());'); rand = Math.floor(Math.random()*3+1); According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Braddocks net worth was as high as $100,000, an amount earned largely through his successful boxing career, which started in 1926 and ended in 1938. Braddock continues to box in bottom-of-the-barrel gyms in Reel Life. But as with all upset tales, Douglas over Tyson has taken on a life of its own after the fact. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". But he wasnt a great fighter.. James Braddock was born on June 1, 1961. In 1937 he lost those titles to Joe Louis in his second to last fight. if (rand == 1 || rand == 2){ (A similarly titled movie of Braddocks life starring Russell Crowe opens today, but it is unrelated to Schaaps book. Braddock became known for his iron jaw, powerful right hand and counterpunching style, but after a loss to Tommy Loughran and fracture of his right hand, his career took a step down. At the bottom of the barrel, Jim swallowed his pride, hung up his boxing gloves and filed for government relief to help support his family. Although Jim never complained, few knew that during the fight for Louis, Braddock actually received medication for arthritis. Contrary to his persona as a purely "Irish" fighter, Braddock's parents Joseph and Elizabeth (O'Tool) were actually from England. Son Howard Braddock passed in 2006 followed by his wife Elsie in 2018. Jims son Jay stole the meat because his family was hungry. In the movie "Cinderella Man," it tells the story of James Braddock, a boxer, and his struggles throughout the depression. document.write('