But by 1933 Jim’s luck has gone. America
is suffering under the Great Depression. Like millions of
other Americans, Jim has no steady job. He and his family
move to a poor neighborhood. Jim finds himself unable to
pay the bills or buy enough food for his children. He can’t
get a job.
Jim breaks his right hand in a fight, but wants to box
again soon afterwards because he needs money. Although
it is against the rules, Joe lets him fight with an injured
hand. Jim suffers an embarrassing defeat against a strong
opponent. He loses his boxing license and his manager Joe
leaves him.