Jake LaMotta
- January 9, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jake LaMotta |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 10, 1921(1921-07-10) |
| Age | 103 |
| Date Of Death | September 19, 2017, Aventura, FL |
| Birthplace | The Bronx |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New York State |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Jake LaMotta Biography
| Name | Jake LaMotta |
| Birthday | Jul 10 |
| Birth Year | 1921 |
| Place Of Birth | The Bronx |
| Home Town | New York State |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Spouse | Denise Baker , Vikki LaMotta |
| Children(s) | Stephanie LaMotta, Christi LaMotta, Joseph LaMotta, Jake LaMotta, Jr. |
Jake LaMotta is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on July 10, 1921 in The Bronx, New York State, United States. Former World Middleweight Champion famous for being the inspiration behind the 1980 film Raging Bull. He recorded 83 wins, 30 by way of knockout, in his 106 professional fights.
Martin Scorsese directed the biopic Raging Bull about his life while Robert De Niro portrayed him.
Had three children with his wife Vikki LaMotta.
Jake LaMotta Net Worth
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jake LaMotta is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jake LaMotta 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His father forced him to fight other children as a form of entertainment for himself and the other adults in the neighborhood.
He fought Sugar Ray Robinson on six occasions, with the last taking place on February 14, 1951. Robinson won the final match via 13th round TKO and because of the beating LaMotta took, the fight became known as the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Jake LaMotta height 5 ft 8 in Jake weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Jake LaMotta Dating?
According to our records, Jake LaMotta married to Denise Baker , Vikki LaMotta. As of December 1, 2023, Jake LaMotta’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jake Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jake LaMotta celebrates birthday on July 10 of every year.
How many times did Ray Robinson fight Jake LaMotta?
LaMotta’s six-fight rivalry with Sugar Ray Robinson was one of the most notable in the sport. Although each fight was close and LaMotta dropped Robinson to the canvas multiple times, LaMotta won only one of the bouts. LaMotta, who lived a turbulent life in and out of the ring, was managed by his brother Joey.
Did Jake LaMotta ever get knocked down?
His opponents failed to knock him down in 106 professional fights. LaMotta grew up in a Bronx slum and turned to boxing while in jail. His first professional bout was in 1941, and on February 5, 1943, he gained national recognition by handing Sugar Ray Robinson his first defeat.
How old was Jake LaMotta when he met Vikki?
When she was 16 she married 24 year old Jake LaMotta, after becoming pregnant with his child. She had met him the previous year at a community pool while he was still married to his first wife. It was Vikki’s first marriage. After LaMotta retired from boxing, the family moved to Miami, Florida.
What was Jake LaMotta's record?
In a career spanning 13 years and 1 month, Jake LaMotta fought 106 times with 83 wins, 19 losses, and 4 draws. By his last professional fight on April 14, 1954, LaMotta’s record stood at 83-19-4 (30 KOs). In total, he fought 869 rounds of professional boxing in 106 bouts.
How accurate is Raging Bull?
Largely, the events of the film are all true, including LaMotta’s arrest and the comedy shows he performed later in life. This actually makes Raging Bull one of the most realistic and accurate boxing movies ever made , delivering even the most unpleasant aspects of LaMotta’s life to the big screen.