Jake LaMotta

Jake LaMotta was born on Jul 10, 1922 in USA. Jake LaMotta's big-screen debut came with Rebellion in Cuba directed by Albert C. Gannaway in 1961, strarring Julio. Jake LaMotta is known for Raging Bull directed by Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro stars as Jake La Motta and Cathy Moriarty as Vickie La Motta. The upcoming new movie Jake LaMotta plays is The Bronx Bull which will be released on Jan 06, 2017.

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.