How much is Braddock paid for his fight in the movie Cinderella Man?
In Reel Life: Braddock continues boxing, in bottom-of-the-barrel gyms. In what seems to be his last fight, for which he’s paid $50, he manages only a no-decision against Abe Feldman.
Who was the trainer in Cinderella Man?
Joe Gould
Joe Gould (August 13, 1896 – April 21, 1950) was an American boxing manager best known for representing boxer James J. Braddock, dubbed “The Cinderella Man,” who in 1935 upset Max Baer to become the world heavyweight champion. He also managed lightweight contender Ray Miller from 1930–1933.
How much of Cinderella Man is true?
Although the film is pretty accurate when it comes to the career of James Braddock, it’s very inaccurate in portraying his opponent, Max Baer. The champion, Baer, is shown as a sadistic jerk who killed two men while boxing–and really delighted in taunting Braddock about this.
What did James J Braddock died of?
November 29, 1974
James J. Braddock/Date of death
How many fights did Max Baer lose?
Max Baer (boxer)
| Max Baer Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Total fights | 81 |
| Wins | 68 |
| Wins by KO | 51 |
| Losses | 13 |
How much money did the movie Cinderella Man gross?
108.5 million USD
Cinderella Man/Box office
What did Cinderella Man get wrong?
The film tells how Braddock lost everything when the market crashed, broke his hand, had his boxing license revoked and worked on the docks when there was work, which wasn’t often. After failing to win the light heavyweight title against Loughran, Braddock started to lose.
Why was Braddock called Cinderella Man?
Braddock – The Cinderella Man. JAMES J. BRADDOCK earned his nickname, the Cinderella Man, from his seemingly fairytale like rise from a poor local fighter to the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. Braddock, born in New York City on June 7th, 1906, had a powerful right hand and a successful amateur career.