Jim Braddock vs. Tommy Farr - Revision history

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	It was a close fight but Braddock earned the victory as he began dancing around Farr and scoring with his jab in later rounds.~~<br>~~		It was a close fight but Braddock earned the victory as he began dancing around Farr and scoring with his jab in later rounds.

	According to the Pittsburgh Press, amongst others, Farr won rounds 4 to 8 and only lost round 3 because of a call by the referee. Most objective observers felt the worst Farr deserved was a draw and that it was sentiment and a late rally that won the decision for Braddock. ~~[Referee Johnny McAvoy was the third man in the ring when Braddock "The Cinderella Man" upset Max Baer.]~~		According to the ''Pittsburgh Press'', amongst others, Farr won rounds 4 to 8, and only lost round 3 because of a call by the referee. Most objective observers felt the worst Farr deserved was a draw and that it was sentiment and a late rally that won the decision for Braddock.

	After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and ~~hasn~~'t suffered a serious injury yet.		After Braddock beat Farr, he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]'s heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he was still on top of the game and hadn't suffered a serious injury yet.

	Braddock announced his retirement on February 1st.		Braddock announced his retirement on February 1st.
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	*Attendance - 17,369		*Attendance - 17,369

	Post fight comments		Post fight comments:

	* "Sure, I knew it was close but I still had enough steam to roll down that home stretch." -Jim Braddock		* "Sure, I knew it was close but I still had enough steam to roll down that home stretch." -Jim Braddock

	* "I was bloody-well robbed. I'll get him again and a decision won't be necessary." -Tommy Farr		* "I was bloody-well robbed. I'll get him again and a decision won't be necessary." -Tommy Farr

			Bobby Franklin article: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ibro-journal-165.31-34.pdf]
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	Measurements of James J. Braddock and Tommy Farr (according to Associated Press):		Measurements of James J. Braddock and Tommy Farr (according to Associated Press):
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	Braddock announced his retirement on February 1st.		Braddock announced his retirement on February 1st.

			*Unofficial AP scorecard - 5-5 Draw
			*Referee Johnny McAvoy penalized Farr the 3rd round for hitting low.
			*Attendance - 17,369

			Post fight comments

			* "Sure, I knew it was close but I still had enough steam to roll down that home stretch." -Jim Braddock

			* "I was bloody-well robbed. I'll get him again and a decision won't be necessary." -Tommy Farr

	Measurements of James J. Braddock and Tommy Farr (according to Associated Press):		Measurements of James J. Braddock and Tommy Farr (according to Associated Press):

Cap at 16:51, 19 January 2016

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	It was a close fight but Braddock earned the victory as he began dancing around Farr and scoring with his jab in later rounds.<br>		It was a close fight but Braddock earned the victory as he began dancing around Farr and scoring with his jab in later rounds.<br>

	According to the Pittsburgh Press, amongst others, Farr won rounds 4 to 8 and only lost round 3 because of a call by the referee. Most objective observers felt the worst Farr deserved was a draw and that it was sentiment and a late rally that won the decision for Braddock.		According to the Pittsburgh Press, amongst others, Farr won rounds 4 to 8 and only lost round 3 because of a call by the referee. Most objective observers felt the worst Farr deserved was a draw and that it was sentiment and a late rally that won the decision for Braddock. [Referee Johnny McAvoy was the third man in the ring when Braddock "The Cinderella Man" upset Max Baer.]

	After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and hasn't suffered a serious injury yet.		After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and hasn't suffered a serious injury yet.

Cap at 16:46, 19 January 2016

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	It was a close fight but Braddock earned the victory as he began dancing around Farr and scoring with his jab in later rounds.<br>		It was a close fight but Braddock earned the victory as he began dancing around Farr and scoring with his jab in later rounds.<br>

			According to the Pittsburgh Press, amongst others, Farr won rounds 4 to 8 and only lost round 3 because of a call by the referee. Most objective observers felt the worst Farr deserved was a draw and that it was sentiment and a late rally that won the decision for Braddock.

	After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and hasn't suffered a serious injury yet.		After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and hasn't suffered a serious injury yet.

Wouter: Reverted edits by Cap (talk) to last revision by Matt

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	*[[:Image:Jim Braddock vs. Tommy Farr . Fasan 56.jpg\|Photo #2]] ,[[:Image:Jim Braddock vs. Tommy Farr . Fasan 87.jpg\|Photo #3]]		*[[:Image:Jim Braddock vs. Tommy Farr . Fasan 56.jpg\|Photo #2]] ,[[:Image:Jim Braddock vs. Tommy Farr . Fasan 87.jpg\|Photo #3]]

	It was a close fight but Braddock ~~was given~~ the victory ~~despite the opinion of most unbiased viewers that~~ Farr ~~had done enough to get the nod~~.		It was a close fight but Braddock earned the victory as he began dancing around Farr and scoring with his jab in later rounds.<br>

	After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew~~, based on his performance against Farr,~~ it was time for him to get out of boxing while he ~~hadn~~'t ~~yet~~ suffered a serious injury.		After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and hasn't suffered a serious injury yet.

	Braddock announced his retirement on February 1st.		Braddock announced his retirement on February 1st.

Cap at 02:01, 31 May 2014

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	*[[:Image:Jim Braddock vs. Tommy Farr . Fasan 56.jpg\|Photo #2]] ,[[:Image:Jim Braddock vs. Tommy Farr . Fasan 87.jpg\|Photo #3]]		*[[:Image:Jim Braddock vs. Tommy Farr . Fasan 56.jpg\|Photo #2]] ,[[:Image:Jim Braddock vs. Tommy Farr . Fasan 87.jpg\|Photo #3]]

	It was a close fight but Braddock ~~earned~~ the victory ~~as he began dancing around~~ Farr ~~and scoring with his jab in later rounds~~.~~<br>~~		It was a close fight but Braddock was given the victory despite the opinion of most unbiased viewers that Farr had done enough to get the nod.

	After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he~~'s still on top of the game and hasn~~'t suffered a serious injury ~~yet~~.		After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew, based on his performance against Farr, it was time for him to get out of boxing while he hadn't yet suffered a serious injury.

	Braddock announced his retirement on February 1st.		Braddock announced his retirement on February 1st.

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	It was a close fight but Braddock earned the victory as he began dancing around Farr and scoring with his jab in later rounds.<br>		It was a close fight but Braddock earned the victory as he began dancing around Farr and scoring with his jab in later rounds.<br>

	After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and hasn't suffered a serious injury yet. ~~His wife & manager earged him to quit!!!~~		After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and hasn't suffered a serious injury yet.

	Braddock announced his retirement on February ~~2nd~~.		Braddock announced his retirement on February 1st.

	Measurements of James J. Braddock and Tommy Farr (according to Associated Press):		Measurements of James J. Braddock and Tommy Farr (according to Associated Press):
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	<b>Braddock</b>		<b>Braddock</b>
	*<u>Age:</u> 33 years old		*<u>Age:</u> 32 years old
	*<u>Weight:</u> 195 pounds		*<u>Weight:</u> 195 pounds
	*<u>Height:</u> 6 ft 3		*<u>Height:</u> 6 ft 3

Bradok: wife wanted him home

2012-01-04T00:49:26Z

wife wanted him home

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	It was a close fight but Braddock earned the victory as he began dancing around Farr and scoring with his jab in later rounds.<br>		It was a close fight but Braddock earned the victory as he began dancing around Farr and scoring with his jab in later rounds.<br>

	After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and hasn't suffered a serious injury yet.		After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and hasn't suffered a serious injury yet. His wife & manager earged him to quit!!!

	Braddock announced his retirement on February 2nd.		Braddock announced his retirement on February 2nd.

Bradok at 00:48, 4 January 2012

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	After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and hasn't suffered a serious injury yet.		After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and hasn't suffered a serious injury yet.

	Braddock announced his retirement on February ~~1st~~.		Braddock announced his retirement on February 2nd.

	Measurements of James J. Braddock and Tommy Farr (according to Associated Press):		Measurements of James J. Braddock and Tommy Farr (according to Associated Press):
	[[File:F82965a.jpg\|right\|thumb\|450px]]		[[File:F82965a.jpg\|right\|thumb\|450px]]
	<b>Braddock</b>		<b>Braddock</b>
	*<u>Age:</u> 32 years old		*<u>Age:</u> 33 years old
	*<u>Weight:</u> 195 pounds		*<u>Weight:</u> 195 pounds
	*<u>Height:</u> 6 ft 3		*<u>Height:</u> 6 ft 3

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	<b>Braddock</b>		<b>Braddock</b>
	*<u>Age:</u> 33 years old		*<u>Age:</u> 32 years old
	*<u>Weight:</u> 195 pounds		*<u>Weight:</u> 195 pounds
	*<u>Height:</u> 6 ft 3		*<u>Height:</u> 6 ft 3