The true story of Jimmy Braddock is one of the greatest early twentieth century sports stories. As Braddock ascended the boxing ranks to fight Max Baer, his story only becomes more compelling. But, what was it about a pug reinventing himself that was and is so fascinating?
With that in mind, answer the following questions:
1) What was it about boxing in the 1920s and 30s that so captivated the United States?
2) Do you think that Braddock's decisions were selfish or not?
3) What aspects of the Braddock story are most compelling? (His rise to the top, his family situation, his wife being against the boxing, the forces against him, etc.)
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With that in mind, answer the following questions:
1) What was it about boxing in the 1920s and 30s that so captivated the United States?
2) Do you think that Braddock's decisions were selfish or not?
3) What aspects of the Braddock story are most compelling? (His rise to the top, his family situation, his wife being against the boxing, the forces against him, etc.)
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1) Boxing in the 1920 and 30s was so compelling because of the idea of it. Two guys fighting till one of them is knocked out. With everything going on with the depression people thought of this as an escape.
ReplyDelete2) Braddock’s decisions were not selfish. He tried to do everything for his family.
3) His rise to the top is the most interesting because he only fought for his family so he could pay the bills.
1- Boxing was so compelling in the 1920s and 30s because it served as an outlet for the people during the depression. Within the depression, everyone had their own "boxing match" against tough economic times and seeing someone else conquer a fight gave everyone hope within the real world.
ReplyDelete2- Braddock's decisions were not selfish because everything he did was to help his family in a tough time. His family may not have wanted him boxing but he knew it was a way to make money for the benefit of his family.
3-His rise to the top is most compelling because he was fighting as the underdog against younger, better talent. This story is also interesting because with the depression he felt he needed to win to earn money for his family.
1.During the 1920s-30s, the era of the Great Depression, boxing served as a nice outlet for people to forget about their everyday lives and whatever financial situation they may have been stuck in. Even though they may not have had man, and may have been living in despair, people all across the nation bonded together over the universal sport of boxing.
ReplyDelete2.Braddock was not selfish man. His methods may have seemed slightly unorthodox, yet ultimately his intentions were good. His only intent was to do what was right for his family, and keep them from starvation as best he could and he accomplished that goal.
3.The most compelling aspect of the story was Jim Braddock’s journey from severe poverty and retirement, to his glorious descent back to the ring, where he was able to win against all odds and overcome the misery that came along with the Great Depression
1) Boxing was so compelling in the 1920 and 1930s because it was an escape from the great depression that every one was suffering from. So people used this to remind them of times before the great depression where everyone prospered.
ReplyDelete2) I dont think they were selfish at all he did all his actions for his family. He fought with a broken wrist just so he could feed his family.
3) The most compelling part of his story was when he was a superstar in the boxing world then fell to a nobody then rose back up to the top.
1)In the 1920's and 1930's boxing was very captivating and was a big attraction to sports fans. Times were rough in these years and the economy was down because of the great depression. Boxing gave people something to look forward to and it took their mind off reality.
ReplyDelete2) I don't think that Braddock's decisions were selfish. He was struggling like most people back then and was trying to gain any type of income to support his family. His decisions were very unselfish.
3) I feel that Braddock's rise to the top is the most compelling. Very similar to the "Rocky" movie, Braddock was dormant in the boxing world and out of no where with no training and comes back to rise to the top over much more in shape contenders. A true "Cinderella Story!"
1. Boxing in the 1920’s and 30’s captivated Americans because it was one thing that they looked forward to because of the hardship they were going through because of the depression. Everyone was fighting against each other trying to make money for their families so they could relate to the fight.
ReplyDelete2. I do not believe that Braddock’s decisions were selfish at all because he was trying to give his family a better life and he knew this was the only way to so.
3. Braddock’s rise to the top was most compelling because he was always the underdog and was older then everyone he fought. He gave up boxing for a while and was still able to make a comeback and win the championship.
1. I think the reason that boxing was so compelling to the people of the 20's and 30's is that many of the boxers like Braddock were regular people just like themselves and still suffered from the same hardships. And it's easy to root for somebody with the same background as you. Also the element of toughness and "the battle till the death" mentality put out a large spectacle.
ReplyDelete2. I don't think Braddock's actions were selfish at all. He did what he had to do to put his family in a better position. Yea sure he risked furthering his familiy's poverty but he believed in himself and that he could help his family and wouldn't fail them.
3. The most compelling aspect of Braddock's rise to the top is the way he went about it. He went from a downtrodden everyday man to this big time boxer by not giving up and out working and out willing all of his opponents. He never gave up and people love the story of an underdog that never quits.
1)Boxing in the 20's and 30's was so exciting to people because of the hard times people were going through it was a way to get away from all of their financial issues.
ReplyDelete2)Braddock didn't have a selfish bone in his body he did all of these fights so that is family could make it not because he loved fighting or even wanted fame or glory. It was all for getting out of the depression.
3)The most compelling part of Braddock's story is that he went through all the trouble all for his family to stay afloat during the depression. The fact that he broke his hand, still worked, and then came back to fight, stronger with his left hand now, is unbeliebvable and inspiring.
1) I think boxing in the 1920s and 1930s was interesting to people because they were able to escape from the depression they were in and be able to watch something that they were interested in.
ReplyDelete2) Braddock might have been a little selfish in his choice to box but if he had not gone back into boxing he wouldn't have made as much money. His decision fight again was not selfish though, as he was trying to earn money for his family.
3) I think that his story is fascinating because it really is a true Cinderella story, and who doesn't like Cinderella stories. He came from having almost nothing, to one of the most liked boxers in the country. I also like the fact that he felt that he was fighting for all the people in his situation and all Americans that were also affected by the depression found inspiration through him.
1) I think boxing captivated United States in 1920s and 30s, because people were suffering from the Great Depression. Boxing was something that people enjoyed watching boxing in order to escape from reality.
ReplyDelete2)I don't think that Braddock's decision was selfish because all the fights he is fighting is to feed his family. As a evidence, during the fight, he flashbacks to the scene of his children suffering.
3)The most compelling part of the Jim Braddock's story is that Jim Braddock is an underdog and we love underdogs. I think that is why people were supporting Jim Braddock since he is similar to people in poverty.
1) Boxing in the 1920's and 1930's was a fun and entertaning way for people to forget about their problems. During the depression people were haveing major finacial problems, watching two men beat the crap out of eachother was a way to escape the real world and let off some steam.
ReplyDelete2) I think that when Jimmy decided to go back to boxing it was very unselfish. He was putting his older, tired body up against younger and more fit fighters. Jim was taking a beating in the ring to give his family the necessities to live.
3)What I find most interesting about the Braddock story is his wife. I understand that he was risking his life, but her kids lives were also at stake. Without the money from boxing they would'nt have been able to supply for their kids. I feel she should have accepted the fact that they had no where else to turn and she should have been more supportive of my boy Jimmy.
1) Boxing in the 1920's and 1930's was big because americans were having a very hard time with the great depression and boxing let them hang loose and relax watching two men beat each other up
ReplyDelete2)When Braddock went back to boxing it was the most unselfish mover. His family could not afford food, pay the bills so he had do to something to make money so he put his tired old bosy on the line so they could eat.
3)The rise to the top makes Braddocks story very compelling. He is an old tired underdog who has to fight for money so he and his family can eat and he wins he beats the younger guys which is amazing.
1. In the 20's and 30's people were struggling, and boxing was a sort of entertainment for these people to escape their problems a watch a couple guys fight.
ReplyDelete2. No from what i have seen, he was not selfish he wanted to get back into fighting so he didnt have to send his kids away. He wanted everything to be back to normal before the depression hit.
3. The most compelling aspect of Braddock's story would have to be his wife not wanting him to fight. She has a good argument against it, on how he could die and that would make things harder for her and the kids. When all he wants to do is make sure his kids dont get sent away again.
1.Boxing in the 1920s and 1930s were known as the golden era. It was so compelling because in the great depression people didn't have much so boxing was somthing they could hear and keep thenself buzy.
ReplyDelete2. I don't belive that braddocks decision was selfish because during the great deresion it was hard to support a family and to him that was one of the only wayys he could
3.The most amazing aspect of braddocks story is how an older man could beat guys in fights almost half his age and he had to be tough cause his family wasw counting on him.