Who won the fight between Max Baer and Jim Braddock?
Braddock
Braddock won a 15-round decision against heavily-favored and defending champion Max Baer to capture the heavyweight boxing title.
What were the odds on the Braddock Baer fight?
10-1 odds
After his win against Art Lasky, a heavyweight contender, Braddock was considered the new heavyweight contender and was set to fight the current heavyweight champion, Max Baer. On June 13, 1935 Braddock and Baer were set to fight and with 10-1 odds. James J. Braddock won after 15 rounds and a unanimous decision.
Who was the biggest underdog in boxing history?
1. Buster Douglas KO10 Mike Tyson, Feb. 11, 1990 — The upset by which all others are measured, not just in boxing but in all of professional sports.
Who did Jim Braddock ask for money?
Gould had borrowed the money from Jimmy Johnston, who never expected to see it again. Braddock walked back to 42nd Street and west to the river, handed the ferryman four cents, and crossed back to New Jersey. On his way home he stopped to pay the milkman and the utility company.
What was the greatest upset in boxing history?
Perhaps the most famous upset in boxing history was James “Buster” Douglas’ 10th-round knockout of Mike Tyson in 1990. Tyson was considered unbeatable at the time.
Who was Jim Braddock and why is he famous?
A down-and-out dockworker, James J. Braddock shocked America when he took the world heavyweight champion title from Max Baer in a legendary boxing match in 1935. Afro American Newspapers/Gado/Getty Images Jim Braddock (left) fighting Joe Louis on June 22, 1937. James J. Braddock added that middle initial himself.
How much did James Braddock make in his boxing career?
From 1937 to 1939, Braddock received over $150,000, a lot of money in those days (nearly two million today). On November 29th 1974, after eighty-five fights with fifty-one victories, James J. Braddock died at home in his sleep.
Who did Joe Braddock fight to a title fight?
After defeating another highly regarded heavyweight contender, Art Lasky, whose nose he broke during the bout on March 22, 1935, Braddock was given a title fight against the World Heavyweight Champion, Max Baer.
What happened to James and Mae Braddock?
On November 29th 1974, after eighty-five fights with fifty-one victories, James J. Braddock died at home in his sleep. Mae Braddock continued to live in their North Bergen home for many years before moving to Whiting, NJ where she passed away in 1985.