- 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 a 20-1 underdog to lose to champion Max Baer, but upset the odds to capture a 15 round decision.
- He was considered "washed-up" when he put together upset victories over top ranked heavyweights John "Corn" Griffin, John Henry Lewis, and Art Lasky.
- Lost 21 fights prior to winning the World's Heavyweight Title.
- Grandfather of Rosemarie DeWitt.
- World heavyweight boxing champion, 1935-1937.
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