Jim Braddock

 When I think about my dreams and ambitions, it always comes back to one thing: my family. I want to provide a better life for Mae and our children. I want them to have security, comfort, and a future filled with opportunities that were out of reach for me. My ultimate goal is to lift us out of poverty and ensure that my kids never have to face the hardships we've endured.

  Never Give Up, No Matter How Hard Things Get Life can hit you pretty hard, and there will be times when you feel like you can't go on. But trust me, that's when you need to dig deep and find that inner strength. No matter how tough things get, you have to keep getting back up and fighting. Persistence is key.

Set in New York in the Depression, this is my story, I take up boxing to make money to feed my family .   I lost a round decision and also, I lost my professional career. I struggled to win fights and provide for my young family. In 1934 I won twice against Corn Griffin and John Henry Lewis. After this I had another opportunity, I only had to win against Max Baer for the heavyweight title.

  In the ring at Madison Square Garden, I'm going up against Max Baer, the heavyweight champion of the world. Every round is a battle. My body screams in pain, but my mind is focused. I think about what this fight means. It's not just for me; it's for everyone who's lost hope, for everyone who struggles every day to survive. I think of my family, what we've endured together, and it gives me the energy to keep going.  The bell rings for the last round. I'm exhausted, but I know I've given everything I had. When they raise my arm and declare me the winner, a wave of relief and emotion washes over me. We've done it. I've won. But more important than the title, I've won the chance to give my family a better life.