James J Braddock, Irish-American boxer Basilica of St. Anne de Beaupre Antony King aged 10

Antony King aged 10

' A rabbit seller stands with dead rabbits hanging from a pole resting on his shoulder and holding a dead bird in his hand

Crowds of people are in the spectator stands

to go ahead

watched by Queen Caroline

James J Braddock, Irish-American boxer Basilica of St. Anne de Beaupre Antony King aged 10James J Braddock, Irish American boxer, 1938. Braddock (1905 1974) shocked the boxing world when he defeated World Heavyweight Champion Max Baer on points in 1935. He was regarded as a journeyman fighter and an easy opponent for Baer, who hardly bothered to train for the fight. Braddock lost the title in his only defence when he was knocked out by Joe Louis in the 8th round on 22 June 1937. A Churchman's Cigarettes picture card.