Best of Jake LaMotta: Top 10 Fights
Jake LaMotta had 106 fights with 30 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Marcel Cerdan, Sugar Ray Robinson, Laurent Dauthuille, Chuck Hunter, and Dick Wagner. The following are LaMotta's top 10 fights.
Jake LaMotta defeats Marcel Cerdan
On Jake LaMotta defeated French boxer Marcel Cerdan via 9th round RTD. LaMotta was 26 years old with a record of 73-13-3 (25 KOs). Cerdan was 32 years old with a record of 110-3 (65 KOs). LaMotta won the NBA and Ring Magazine middleweight titles — his first world titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of LaMotta's fights.
Jake LaMotta loses to Sugar Ray Robinson in their 6th fight
On Jake LaMotta lost to Sugar Ray Robinson in their 6th fight via 13th round TKO. LaMotta was 28 years old with a record of 78-15-3 (28 KOs). Robinson was 29 years old with a record of 120-1-2 (79 KOs). LaMotta lost his Ring Magazine middleweight title. Despite the loss, LaMotta put on a good fight till it lasted. This fight is the second best performance in LaMotta's career.
Jake LaMotta defeats Laurent Dauthuille
On Jake LaMotta defeated Laurent Dauthuille in the rematch via 15th round KO. LaMotta was 28 years old with a record of 78-14-3 (28 KOs). LaMotta successfully defended his Ring Magazine middleweight title.
Jake LaMotta defeats Chuck Hunter
On Jake LaMotta defeated Chuck Hunter via 6th round TKO. LaMotta was 27 years old with a record of 75-14-3 (27 KOs).
Jake LaMotta defeats Dick Wagner
On Jake LaMotta defeated Dick Wagner via 9th round TKO. LaMotta was 27 years old with a record of 74-14-3 (26 KOs).
Jake LaMotta defeats Tiberio Mitri
On Jake LaMotta defeated Tiberio Mitri via 15 round unanimous decision. LaMotta was 28 years old with a record of 77-14-3 (27 KOs). LaMotta successfully defended his Ring Magazine middleweight title, and won the vacant NYSAC middleweight title.
Jake LaMotta defeats George Costner
On Jake LaMotta defeated George Costner via 6th round KO. LaMotta was 22 years old with a record of 47-9-2 (12 KOs).
Jake LaMotta defeats Bob Satterfield
On Jake LaMotta defeated Bob Satterfield via 7th round KO. LaMotta was 24 years old with a record of 60-10-3 (18 KOs).
Jake LaMotta defeats Jimmy Reeves
On Jake LaMotta defeated Jimmy Reeves in their 3rd fight via 6th round KO. LaMotta was 20 years old with a record of 32-6-2 (7 KOs).
Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson in their 2nd fight
On Jake LaMotta defeated Sugar Ray Robinson in the rematch via 10 round unanimous decision. LaMotta was 20 years old with a record of 31-5-2 (6 KOs). Robinson was 21 years old with an undefeated record of 40-0 (29 KOs).