Biography:Former World Middleweight Champion nicknamed "The Bronx Bull" and "The Raging Bull". Portrayed by Robert De Niro in the 1980 film "Raging Bull".
Born:July 10, 1922 Birthplace:New York City, New York, USA
2013-01-04 American former World Middleweight champ Jake LaMotta (90) weds seventh and final wife, longtime fiancée Denise Baker (62) in Bisbee, Arizona, until his death in 2017
Historical Events
1943-02-05 Jake LaMotta defeats future multi-weight world boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson by unanimous points decision in Detroit in the 2nd of their 6 meetings; his only win of their rivalry; Robinson’s first loss in his first 40 pro bouts
1943-03-19 In their third match, Jake LaMotta finally defeats Jimmy Reeves by knocking him out in the sixth round
1952-12-31 Danny Nardico stops former world middleweight champion Jake LaMotta in 7 rounds in a light heavyweight non-title bout in Coral Gables, Florida; LaMotta is knocked down for the only time in his career, his corner stopping fight after the round
Eddie Eagan
Ingemar Johansson
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