Jake LaMotta

Biography

Giacobbe "Jake" LaMotta was a world middleweight champion between 1949 and 1951, known for his aggressive fighting style that earned him the nickname "the Bronx Bull" or "Raging Bull." He defeated Sugar Ray Robinson once in their six-fight rivalry, capturing the Hickok Belt in 1949. LaMotta's toughness and durability made him a formidable opponent, with a reputation for taking as much punishment as he dished out during his 14-year career.