Jake LaMotta
Biography
Jake LaMotta had one of the best chins in boxing history. In over 110 fights against the greatest middleweights in history, LaMotta was only knocked to the canvas once in his entire 14 year career. Turning pro in the early 1940s, Lamotta ran up an impressive undefeated streak before losing. He was the first fighter to defeat the great Sugar Ray Robinson (Robinson was 40-0). Claimed to have "taken a dive" against "Blackjack" Billy Fox in New York City. Fox was 49-1 with 49 knockouts. Captured the World's Middleweight Title from the legendary Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. Made two successful title defenses. Was knocked down by light-heavyweight Danny Nardico in West Palm Beach, Florida in the early 1950s. Made an ill advised comeback and lost to Billy Kilgore in Miami Beach. Ran a popular nightclub on Miami Beach in the 1950s. Served a short prison term. Acted in the movie, L'arnaqueur (1961) with Paul Newman. - IMDb Mini Biography
Acting (17 movies)
Hangmen
1987
The Raging Bull
2022
Raging Bull: Before the Fight
2005
Maniac Cop
1988
Mob War
1989
Confessions of a Psycho Cat
1968
The Doctor and the Playgirl
1963
Cauliflower Cupids
1970
The Real Rocky
2011
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
1971
The Hustler
1961
Resurrecting the Champ
2007
New Jack City
1991
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
1998
Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI
1951
Firepower
1979
Rebellion in Cuba
1961
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|