How Did Jimmy Braddock Die?
Braddock Died Peacefully in His Sleep in 1974 at the Age of 69. He Was Entered into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001, and James J. Braddock North...
Braddock died peacefully in his sleep in 1974 at the age of 69. He was entered into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001, and James J. Braddock North Hudson Park in Bergen, New Jersey, is named for him.
How much did Braddock win in the Baer fight?
Braddock's share of the purse that night was $320,000. Braddock called it a career in 1938 after defeating England's Tommy Farr. He spent most of the rest of his life operating heavy equipment for a New Jersey contractor. Max Baer died at 50 of a heart attack in 1959.
Did Braddock defeat Max Baer?
It was 86 years ago today – June 13, 1935 – that James J. Braddock won a 15-round decision against heavily-favored and defending champion Max Baer to capture the heavyweight boxing title.
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