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James J. Braddock

American boxer (1905-1974) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 69

James Walter Braddock was an American boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937.

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Braddock (left) and Joe Gould (center), training as officers at the Atlantic Coast Transportation Corps Officers Training School in Fort Slocum, New York

Braddock (left) and Joe Gould (center), training as officers at the Atlantic Coast Transportation Corps Officers Training School in Fort Slocum, New York

James J. Braddock North Hudson Park in North Bergen, New Jersey

James J. Braddock North Hudson Park in North Bergen, New Jersey

Awards

International Boxing Hall of Fame2001

Barney Nagler Award1954

WBA World Heavyweight Champion

The Ring World Heavyweight Champion

About this person

Country

United States

Category

Athletes

Type

Athlete

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1905 to 1974 · aged 69

Where to find them

Websitejamesjbraddock.com

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Tyson FuryBoth received The Ring World Heavyweight Champion

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Max BaerBoth received The Ring World Heavyweight Champion

Riddick BoweBoth received WBA World Heavyweight Champion

Leon SpinksBoth received The Ring World Heavyweight Champion