braddock, james j.

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.