![]() Simpson in 1979’s “Firepower” and was top billed on 1989’s “Mob War. Bet the house on the other side and count your winnings after the fight. The Ring named LaMotta the fifth greatest middleweight of all-time in 2004. He also boxed professionally, compiling a record of 32-5-2. Joey LaMotta, Jake's younger brother, was his manager. ![]() 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. Get to one, convince him to lose, and boom, you’re set. died from liver cancer in February, and Joseph LaMotta died in a plane crash in September. 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. ![]() Turning pro in the early 1940s, Lamotta ran up an impressive undefeated streak before losing. In over 110 fights against the greatest middleweights in history, LaMotta was only knocked to the canvas once in his entire 14 year career. LaMotta was able to knock him down in round one during their first fight in 1942. Jake LaMotta had one of the best chins in boxing history. He had a famous rivalry with Sugar Ray Robinson, which led to a six-fight series.
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