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
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
Evander Holyfield
Floyd Patterson
Frank Bruno
James J. Jeffries
Nino Benvenuti