Best fights of Jake LaMotta
Over 13 years as a professional, Jake LaMotta compiled a 83-19-4 (30) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jake LaMotta stops Marcel Cerdan
On June 16, 1949 Jake LaMotta fought Marcel Cerdan for the NBA and The Ring middleweight titles. LaMotta was 26 years old with a record of 72-13-3, and Cerdan was 32 with a record of 110-3. LaMotta was on a 3-fight winning streak and Cerdan was on a 4-fight winning streak. LaMotta stopped Marcel Cerdan via retirement in the 9th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson in their 2nd fight
On February 5, 1943 Jake LaMotta faced Sugar Ray Robinson. It was their second meeting. LaMotta was 20 years old with a record of 30-5-2, and Robinson was 21 with a record of 40-0. LaMotta was on a 5-fight winning streak and Robinson was on an undefeated 40-fight winning streak. LaMotta won via unanimous decision.
3. Jake LaMotta loses to Sugar Ray Robinson in their 5th fight via KO
On February 14, 1951 Jake LaMotta defended his The Ring middleweight title against Sugar Ray Robinson. It was their fifth meeting. LaMotta was 28 years old with a record of 78-14-3, and Robinson was 29 with a record of 120-1-2. LaMotta was on a 5-fight winning streak and Robinson was on a 31-fight winning streak. Robinson stopped LaMotta via TKO in the 13th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 13th round.
4. Jake LaMotta loses to Sugar Ray Robinson via unanimous decision
On October 2, 1942 Jake LaMotta faced Sugar Ray Robinson. LaMotta was 20 years old with a record of 25-4-2, and Robinson was 21 with a record of 35-0. LaMotta was on a 3-fight winning streak and Robinson was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. LaMotta lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Robinson.
5. Jake LaMotta loses to Sugar Ray Robinson in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On February 26, 1943 Jake LaMotta faced Sugar Ray Robinson. It was their third meeting. LaMotta was 20 years old with a record of 31-5-2, and Robinson was 21 with a record of 41-1. LaMotta was on a 6-fight winning streak and Robinson was coming off a win. LaMotta lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Robinson.
6. Jake LaMotta loses to Sugar Ray Robinson in their 4th fight via unanimous decision
On February 23, 1945 Jake LaMotta faced Sugar Ray Robinson. It was their fourth meeting. LaMotta was 22 years old with a record of 45-8-2, and Robinson was 23 with a record of 53-1. LaMotta was on a 2-fight winning streak and Robinson was on a 13-fight winning streak. LaMotta lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Robinson.
7. Jake LaMotta defeats Fritzie Zivic in their 4th fight
On January 14, 1944 Jake LaMotta faced Fritzie Zivic. It was their fourth meeting. LaMotta was 21 years old with a record of 38-7-2, and Zivic was 30 with a record of 133-40-7. LaMotta was on a 3-fight winning streak and Zivic was coming off a win. LaMotta won via unanimous decision.
8. Jake LaMotta KOs Laurent Dauthuille in their 2nd fight
On September 13, 1950 Jake LaMotta defended his The Ring middleweight title against Laurent Dauthuille. It was their second meeting. LaMotta was 28 years old with a record of 77-14-3, and Dauthuille was 0 with a record of 0-0. LaMotta was on a 4-fight winning streak. LaMotta stopped Laurent Dauthuille via KO in the 15th round. Defended the title.
9. Jake LaMotta defeats Fritzie Zivic in their 3rd fight
On November 12, 1943 Jake LaMotta faced Fritzie Zivic. It was their third meeting. LaMotta was 21 years old with a record of 37-7-2, and Zivic was 30 with a record of 132-38-7. LaMotta was on a 2-fight winning streak and Zivic was coming off a win. LaMotta won via split decision.
10. Jake LaMotta defeats Fritzie Zivic
On June 10, 1943 Jake LaMotta faced Fritzie Zivic. LaMotta was 20 years old with a record of 34-6-2, and Zivic was 30 with a record of 128-35-7. LaMotta was on a 3-fight winning streak and Zivic was coming off a win. LaMotta won via split decision.