Jim Braddock

James J. Braddock, also known as the "Cinderella Man," had a professional boxing career that spanned over 11 years. In those 11 years, he fought a total of 88 times, with a record of 52 wins, 26 losses, 7 draws, and 3 no-contests. Braddock's 27 knockout wins showcase the power he possessed and proved a force to be reckoned with in the ring.

At the age of 20, Braddock made his professional boxing debut against Al Settle, which ended in a draw. However, he made a quick comeback, winning 11 consecutive fights, including 10 via stoppage. Braddock came up against Tommy Loughran for the NYSAC title for his first world-title fight at age 24, after 48 professional fights. Unfortunately, he lost the 15-round unanimous decision to Loughran.

Despite taking this loss, Braddock would go on to prove his determination and resilience in the sport. Notably, on June 13, 1935, he secured the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles from Max Baer by beating Baer via 15 round unanimous decision, bringing his tally of world titles to a total of three.

Beyond winning titles, Braddock's career is punctuated by wins over three Hall-of-Famers, Tuffy Griffiths, Jack Roper, Phil Mercurio, Al Stillman, and Jake Warren. These victories showcase his skill in the ring and put his name among the greats of the sport.

Although Braddock suffered 26 losses in his career, only two of them came via knockout. His first loss was against Paul Cavalier via 10 round NWS on May 27, 1927. The defeat ended his 24-fight win streak, showing how dominant he was before that point. While he was stopped twice in his career, he lost 24 times via decision, further emphasizing the defensive prowess Braddock had in the ring.

All in all, Braddock's professional career record is impressive, and he's recognized as one of the all-time greats of the sport. Given his record and the legacy he left behind, it's no surprise that he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 2001, marking his excellence in the sport for years to come.

James J. Braddock Fight Record