In the midst of the Great Depression, which in the 1930s nearly brought America to its knees, an unexpected hero emerged — a man whose steadfast determination and iron will not only earned a second chance for his family and himself but made him a national icon. That hero of the people was James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), a man who despite adversity was soon to become one of the most inspiring legends in sports history. At the start of the 1930s, this former boxer was at rock bottom — like much of the American population hit hard by the massive economic disaster. His career seemed over, he had no means to pay the bills, and the one thing he cared about most — his family — was in danger. Yet deep inside, his resolve remained strong. Love, honor, and sheer willpower helped him turn a seemingly impossible dream into reality. Braddock seized his last chance to save his family and returned to the ring. No one believed he had the slightest chance to succeed, but the underestimated boxer began winning fight after fight. From an ordinary man struggling to find work, he became a near-mythical, unbeatable hero and a symbol of hope and dreams for people ravaged by the economic crisis. His meteoric rise culminated in a fight no one dared dream about: Braddock faced the world heavyweight champion Max Baer — an unstoppable boxer who had already killed two opponents in the ring...
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