As the United States enters the great depression, Braddock loses all the money he had won from past fights and invested in the bank. Braddock was then forced to work in the docks of Hoboken to be able to support his family. While working hard Braddock still dreamed of some how returning to boxing and making it big. His dream came true when thanks to a last minute cancellation by another boxer, Braddock had gotten a second chance to fight. Braddock stuns the experts and fans with a third round knockout of his tough opponent. Fighting with permanent injuries to his hands, Braddock continues to win and before the next fight he comes to the ring representing the hopes and aspires many Americans that were coping with
As the United States enters the great depression, Braddock loses all the money he had won from past fights and invested in the bank. Braddock was then forced to work in the docks of Hoboken to be able to support his family. While working hard Braddock still dreamed of some how returning to boxing and making it big. His dream came true when thanks to a last minute cancellation by another boxer, Braddock had gotten a second chance to fight. Braddock stuns the experts and fans with a third round knockout of his tough opponent. Fighting with permanent injuries to his hands, Braddock continues to win and before the next fight he comes to the ring representing the hopes and aspires many Americans that were coping with