Jake LaMotta(1922-2017)
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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.
