James J. Braddock Net Worth

James J. Braddock, a professional boxer from New York City, had a net worth of $100 thousand. Born in 1905, Braddock fought for three years and posted a record of 44-2-2. He became known as “Cinderella Man” after defeating Max Baer in 1935 to win the NYSAC and NBA World Heavyweight titles. Braddock was managed by Joe Gould and known for his powerful right hand. He gave up boxing during the Great Depression and worked as a longshoreman, collecting social assistance to feed his family. Braddock passed away in 1974 at the age of 69 and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001.

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