- Because of the Great Depression, he is forced into working on the docks, and can't even play for the electricity.
- When his former trainer, Joe Gould, calls his and offers him a "one time only fight" for some money, he couldn't refuse.
- One fight turns into two, and two fights turns into three. Braddock was on a role, and was now being paid to train.
- Even though money is now good, Braddock's wife fears for her husbands well being.
- Eventually, his fighting takes him to the championship fight against Max Baer, the most feared man in the ring. He has killed to men during a fight before.
- Now more than ever, Mrs. Braddock pleads with her husband to not take the fight, but he can't refuse. The locals have seen him as a hero and an inspiration. The last thing he could do is let them, & his kids, down.
- The fight of the century is neck in neck, and continues for many rounds & no one is K.O'ed.
- Finally, the the judges rule that James Braddock is the winner.
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