James Walter Braddock

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Boxer
gptkbp:awards Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2005, posthumously)
gptkbp:birth_date 1905-06-07
gptkbp:birth_place Hell's Kitchen, New York City, New York, USA
gptkbp:career_end 1938
gptkbp:career_start 1926
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:death_date 1974-11-29
gptkbp:famous_fight gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:Max_Baer
gptkb:World_Championships
20,000 spectators
Inspiration for future boxers
Win by knockout
Recognized as a sports icon
Became a national hero
Documentary on his life and career
Promoted by Mike Jacobs
Analyzed for his technique and strategy
Revived interest in boxing during the Great Depression
gptkbp:famous_fight_critics Praised by boxing experts
gptkbp:famous_fight_cultural_impact Influenced popular culture and media
gptkbp:famous_fight_media Covered by major newspapers
gptkbp:famous_for Comeback story during the Great Depression
gptkbp:famous_quote “ I’m not a champion because I’m the best. I’m a champion because I’m the last one standing.”
gptkbp:fighting_style Orthodox
gptkbp:film_appearance Cinderella Man (2005)
gptkbp:final_match_date gptkb:1935
June 13, 1935
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:Madison_Square_Garden
gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction Boxing Hall of Fame (2004)
gptkbp:height 6 ft 1 in
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label James Walter Braddock
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Rocky_Marciano
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Mickey_Walker
gptkbp:known_for Heavyweight Champion of the World
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of hope and perseverance
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Cinderella_Man
gptkbp:notable_fighter Adored by fans for his resilience
gptkbp:reach 74 in
gptkbp:record 51 wins, 17 losses, 23 knockouts
gptkbp:retirement Acting
gptkbp:retirement_year 1938
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Ruth_Braddock
gptkbp:weight 190 lb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jim_Braddock
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5