braddock, james j.

Based on the life of boxer James Braddock who takes up boxing to feed his family in depression era New York, and ends up winning the sport's most prestigious title in his victory against champion Max Baer.

As a novelization of the movie by the same name this story is set in New York during the Depression. It is the moving true story of James Braddock, who rose from a poor local fighter to the king of the boxing ring.

A look at the life and career of Depression era heavyweight boxer James Braddock, and his experiences as a fighter and a longshoreman, and his bout with champion boxer Max Baer.

Contains a look at the life and career of Depression era heavyweight boxer James Braddock, describing his experiences as a fighter and a longshoreman, and includes a chronicle of his auspicious bout with champion boxer Max Baer.