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
Filmography
all 20
Movies 19
self 6
Writer 1
TV Shows 1
The Real Rocky (2011)
Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
Raging Bull: Before the Fight (2005)
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion (1998)
New Jack City (1991)
Mob War (1989)
Maniac Cop (1988)
Hangmen (1987)
Firepower (1979)
Cauliflower Cupids (1970)
The Hustler (1961)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1922-07-10
Deathday2017-09-19 (95 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, New York, USA
Height173-centimeter
SiblingsJoey LaMotta
RelativesWilliam Lustig
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsBronx Bull, Giacobe LaMotta, The Bronx Bull
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