Cinderella Man is about a man called James J. Braddock, played by Russell Crowe, who was once a number one contender to the heavyweight championship until he ran into a series of injuries and America’s great Depression where he loses all of his money and a string of fights. (Here is a picture of James “Bulldog” Braddock in real life.)

And when he has his licence taken away from him it looks like the end for his boxing career. Then, after years of trying to scrape money to keep him and his family alive, he gets another chance; one more fight. He went in as the obvious underdog but won the bout with an absolutely inspiring performance, which entices himself back into the ring. Noticeably, no one thought he could do it but after winning a few fights he once again became a true contender for the title (read more…)