During the Great Depression, common-man hero James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), aka the Cinderella Man, was to become one of the most surprising sports legends in history. In 1969, Baer was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame of Ring magazine. In 1935 Braddock defeated Max Baer to win the NYSAC and NBA World Heavyweight titles. In what seems to be his last fight, for which hes paid $50, he manages only a no-decision against Abe Feldman. What made Braddock successful as a fighter? Braddock passed away on November 29, 1974 at the age of 69. In 1937 he lost those titles to Joe Louis in his second to last fight. In Cinderella Man, ESPN commentator Jeremy Schaap has crafted a compelling tale not only of that 1935 fight but also of two disparate personalities, Braddock and Baer, and their collision course. James turned pro at the age of 21, and by 1929, he had a record of 4422, earning several light heavyweight champions titles. How much did Braddock make off Joe Louis? document.write('
