Which boxer did Braddock defeat to become the heavyweight champion?
Joe Louis
Max Baer
Primo Carnera
Jack Dempsey
Answer
Max Baer, known as "The Mad Butcher" for his aggressive fighting style, fell to the underdog James J. Braddock in a stunning upset on June 22, 1935, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Braddock's victory, coming after a series of personal and professional setbacks, captured the hearts of millions during the Great Depression, inspiring the Academy Award-winning film "Cinderella Man."
The Remarkable Journey: James J. Braddock - A Test of Boxing History
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