James J. Braddock (Bulldog of Bergen) was an American professional boxer. He was a heavyweight world champion. In a career spanning 11 years, 9 months, and 8 days, Braddock amassed a record of 52-26-7, which includes 27 wins via KO. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 2001.
James J. Braddock was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York, U.S. on June 7, 1905. He made his professional debut at the age of 20 years on April 13, 1926 against Al Settle. The fight ended in a draw.
Braddock became a world champion at the age of 30 after 85 professional fights. He challenged Max Baer for the The Ring heavyweight title and defeated the champion via 15-round unanimous decision, winning his first world title.
Braddock's last fight was a split decision victory over Tommy Farr at age 32, on January 21, 1938.
Some of James J. Braddock's best fights were against Max Baer (HOFer). For a complete list of Braddock's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of James J. Braddock".
Braddock has 26 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "James J. Braddock Losses".
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
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88 | Jan 21, 1938 | 32 | ![]() | win | SD 10 |
87 | Jun 22, 1937 | 32 | ![]() | loss | KO 8 |
86 | Jun 13, 1935 | 30 | ![]() | win | UD 15 |
85 | Mar 22, 1935 | 29 | ![]() | win | UD 15 |
84 | Nov 16, 1934 | 29 | ![]() | win | PTS 10 |
83 | Jun 14, 1934 | 29 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
82 | Sep 25, 1933 | 28 | ![]() | nc | NA
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81 | Jul 21, 1933 | 28 | ![]() | win | PTS 10 |
80 | Jun 21, 1933 | 28 | ![]() | win | PTS 10 |
79 | May 19, 1933 | 27 | ![]() | loss | UD 10 |
78 | Apr 05, 1933 | 27 | ![]() | loss | MD 10 |
77 | Mar 21, 1933 | 27 | ![]() | win | TKO 10 |
76 | Mar 01, 1933 | 27 | ![]() | loss | DQ 4 |
75 | Jan 20, 1933 | 27 | ![]() | loss | PTS 10 |
74 | Jan 13, 1933 | 27 | ![]() | win | PTS 10 |
73 | Nov 09, 1932 | 27 | ![]() | loss | TKO 6 |
72 | Oct 21, 1932 | 27 | ![]() | loss | PTS 10 |
71 | Sep 30, 1932 | 27 | ![]() | win | PTS 10 |
70 | Sep 21, 1932 | 27 | ![]() | loss | PTS 10 |
69 | Jul 25, 1932 | 27 | ![]() | loss | PTS 8 |
68 | Jun 21, 1932 | 27 | ![]() | win | PTS 5 |
67 | May 13, 1932 | 26 | ![]() | loss | SD 10 |
66 | Mar 18, 1932 | 26 | ![]() | loss | UD 10 |
65 | Dec 04, 1931 | 26 | ![]() | loss | PTS 10 |
64 | Nov 10, 1931 | 26 | ![]() | nc | NA
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63 | Oct 09, 1931 | 26 | ![]() | loss | PTS 10 |
62 | Sep 03, 1931 | 26 | ![]() | draw | PTS 10 |
61 | Mar 30, 1931 | 25 | ![]() | win | PTS 10 |
60 | Mar 05, 1931 | 25 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
59 | Jan 23, 1931 | 25 | ![]() | loss | SD 10 |
58 | Sep 19, 1930 | 25 | ![]() | win | KO 2 |
57 | Aug 11, 1930 | 25 | ![]() | loss | PTS 10 |
56 | Jul 02, 1930 | 25 | ![]() | win | PTS 10 |
55 | Jun 05, 1930 | 24 | ![]() | loss | PTS 10 |
54 | Apr 07, 1930 | 24 | ![]() | loss | UD 10 |
53 | Jan 17, 1930 | 24 | ![]() | loss | SD 10 |
52 | Dec 07, 1929 | 24 | ![]() | win | KO 2 |
51 | Nov 15, 1929 | 24 | ![]() | loss | PTS 10 |
50 | Aug 27, 1929 | 24 | ![]() | loss | PTS 10 |
49 | Jul 18, 1929 | 24 | ![]() | loss | UD 15 |
48 | Apr 22, 1929 | 23 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
47 | Mar 11, 1929 | 23 | ![]() | win | TKO 9 |
46 | Feb 04, 1929 | 23 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
45 | Jan 18, 1929 | 23 | ![]() | loss | MD 10 |
44 | Nov 30, 1928 | 23 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
43 | Oct 17, 1928 | 23 | ![]() | win | PTS 10 |
42 | Aug 08, 1928 | 23 | ![]() | loss | PTS 10 |
41 | Jul 25, 1928 | 23 | ![]() | draw | PTS 10 |
40 | Jun 27, 1928 | 23 | ![]() | draw | NWS 10 |
39 | Jun 07, 1928 | 23 | ![]() | loss | PTS 10 |
38 | May 16, 1928 | 22 | ![]() | win | NWS 10 |
37 | May 07, 1928 | 22 | ![]() | win | KO 4 |
36 | Jan 06, 1928 | 22 | ![]() | win | PTS 8 |
35 | Oct 07, 1927 | 22 | ![]() | draw | PTS 10 |
34 | Aug 31, 1927 | 22 | ![]() | loss | NWS 10 |
33 | Aug 10, 1927 | 22 | ![]() | win | NWS 10 |
32 | Jul 21, 1927 | 22 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
31 | Jul 13, 1927 | 22 | ![]() | win | NWS 10 |
30 | Jun 08, 1927 | 22 | ![]() | win | NWS 10 |
29 | May 27, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | loss | NWS 10 |
28 | May 20, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | draw | PTS 10 |
27 | May 11, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | win | NWS 10 |
26 | May 02, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | win | TKO 1 |
25 | Apr 19, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
24 | Mar 22, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 3 |
23 | Mar 15, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 2 |
22 | Mar 08, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | win | PTS 6 |
21 | Mar 03, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | win | PTS 4 |
20 | Feb 15, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
19 | Feb 01, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 4 |
18 | Jan 28, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
17 | Jan 13, 1927 | 21 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
16 | Dec 20, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | draw | NWS 4 |
15 | Dec 08, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | win | PTS 6 |
14 | Dec 04, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | win | PTS 6 |
13 | Nov 18, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | nc | NA
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12 | Nov 12, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | win | PTS 6 |
11 | Oct 27, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
10 | Sep 30, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
9 | Sep 16, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
8 | Sep 13, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
7 | Sep 07, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
6 | Jul 09, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
5 | Jun 28, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
4 | Jun 18, 1926 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
3 | May 01, 1926 | 20 | ![]() | win | TKO 1 |
2 | Apr 22, 1926 | 20 | ![]() | win | KO 2 |
1 | Apr 13, 1926 | 20 | ![]() | draw | NWS 4 |