| Braddock was an outstanding amateur and power-punching middleweight whose fragile hands derailed his career. Since he was tough and could take a punch, he continued to fight with severely damaged hands, until, ultimately, he was banned in several jurisdictions. Damon Runyon dubbed him the "Cinderella Man" because of his fairy tale-like comeback and his win over Max Baer. He was elected to the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame in 1964. |
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