“Cinderella Man” (2005)
The sport: Boxing
The underdog: Irish-American boxer James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who is forced out of the ring by a broken hand and struggles to support his family during the Great Depression.
The outcome: A fluke second chance leads to a stunning rise to the top and ultimately stunning upset victory over heavyweight champion of the world, Max Baer (Craig Bierko).


