James J. Braddock, the Cinderella Man who scored one of the greatest heavyweight upsets in boxing history when he beat Max Baer in 1935 for the title, is now in the midst of his second great comeback.

Max Baer, Jr.’s parents were champion boxer Max Baer and Mary Ellen Sullivan. He was married to Joanne Kathleen Hill from 1966 to 1971. Baer’s first acting role was in a stage production of ...

rose to fame by defeating Max Baer in 1935, capturing the heavyweight title. His story was a testament to the belief that anyone could rise from the gutter to glory. For many, boxing was more than ...

James J. Braddock, the Cinderella Man who scored one of the greatest heavyweight upsets in boxing history when he beat Max Baer in 1935 for the title, is now in the midst of his second great comeback.