Boxing Guide: Every World Heavyweight Champion between 1885-2024

James J. Braddock, 1935-1937

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When James J. Braddock defeated Max Baer in 1935 it was one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. Baer underestimated the hard-working Braddock who won the title fight via unanimous decision.

”I’m training for a fight, not a boxing contest or a clownin’ contest or a dance,” Braddock said. ”Whether it goes one round or three rounds or ten rounds, it will be a fight and a fight all the way.”