


He had a famous rivalry with Sugar Ray Robinson, which led to a six-fight series. He spent most of his career fighting as a middleweight and fought professionally from 1941 to 1954 with a record of 83 wins, 19 losses and 4 draws, including 30 knockouts. LaMotta was born in the Bronx in 1922 and became a professional boxer at the age of 19. LaMotta’s wife told TMZ that the famous boxer “died in a nursing home due to complications from pneumonia.” Another family member told the publication that LaMotta’s condition had deteriorated in the last few weeks.Īlso Read: MGM Wins Court Battle Over 'Raging Bull' Rights News of his death was shared by his daughter, Christi LaMotta, on Facebook on Tuesday: “Jake LaMotta J– September 19, 2017. Jake LaMotta, the boxing legend who inspired the film “Raging Bull,” has died.
