Jim Braddock

  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.

Hi, my name is Jim Beddrock. I’m a family man, a boxer and a brave man. I have been in my best and my worst moment. During some time, my family was really bad for the great depression. It was really hard to keep them save. Was hard but I didn’t give up so easily. Be again in the ring during the great depression was no easy. I decided to do everything I can for my family even if I was hurt. All the hard work was worth it in the end.