La Motta in modern day terms would be labelled as a ‘swarmer’ or a ‘slugger’. Not particularly a big puncher as his KO records shows LaMotta would nevertheless subject his opponents to vicious beatings, constantly pressuring and enticing his opponents into a brawl where he would unleash brutal body shots. Giacobbe “Jake” LaMotta was an American professional boxer, widely known as one of the toughest men to have ever entered a boxing ring. 11 Jake LaMotta: Interesting Facts and Notoriety.10 Jake LaMotta: Retirement, Bar Owner and Comedian!.9 Jake LaMotta: ‘The St Valentine’s Day Massacre’.7 Jake LaMotta: First Title (Marcel Cerdan). 6 Jake LaMotta and the fixed fight (Billy Fox).5 Jake LaMotta vs Sugar Ray Robinson (I-V).Simpson in 1979’s “Firepower” and was top billed on 1989’s “Mob War. He also starred in various movies and TV shows, including “The Hustler” and the NBC police comedy, “Car 54 Where Are You?” He also co-starred with O.J. William Forsythe played LaMotta in the 2016 film “The Bronx Bull.”Īfter LaMotta retired from boxing, he owned and managed bars and became a stage actor and comedian. In a statement about LaMotta’s passing, De Niro said, “Rest in peace, champ.” Robert De Niro portrayed LaMotta in Martin Scorsese’s 1980 film “The Raging Bull,” which was based on LaMotta’s 1970 memoir “Raging Bull: My Story.” De Niro won an Oscar for his part, while the movie was nominated for seven other Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Over the span of his career he earned the title “The Raging Bull” for his aggressive fighting style.Īlso Read: WWE Icon Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan Dies at 73 However, that was the only bout LaMotta won out of the six, and their final fight in 1951 was one for the books. LaMotta was able to knock him down in round one during their first fight in 1942. He had a famous rivalry with Sugar Ray Robinson, which led to a six-fight series.
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