James Braddock vs. Art Lasky ~ '1935 Heavyweight Eliminator'

[Bill Paxtom]

~ The Original Date ~

This bout was 'originally' set for Saturday - February 2, 1935.

It was billed as > 'The Broad-Backed Irishman' vs. 'The Minneapolis Hebrew'

But Art Lasky came down with the 'Flu' and the bout was postponed.

Earlier in January 1935, there was a 'concerted effort' to sign up Max Baer to defend
his Title against Lasky, as he was clearly 'ready' for a 15-Rounder. A March 1935 date
was planned.

Other Top Heavyweights were;
* Max Schmeling
* Steve Hamas
* Primo Carnera {former Champion}.

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James J Braddock, from North Bergen, NJ, my hometown, I ran in James J Braddock Park many days and nights around the lake in the middle of the park.

[Bill Paxtom]

James J Braddock, from North Bergen, NJ, my hometown, I ran in James J Braddock Park many days and nights around the lake in the middle of the park.

Without a doubt,

One tough Son-of-a-Bitch. Got his strength working as a Longshoreman on the Docks in
New Jersey.