The two champs fought 6 times between 19, including two bouts that were just 3 weeks apart. In an era when boxing was one of the most followed sports in America, LaMotta and Robinson dominated the middleweight/welterweight divisions. Follow him on Twitter Keep up to date with the latest news by following on Twitter.In 1980, Martin Scorsese released “ Raging Bull”, a Hollywood screen production that was nominated for 8 Academy Awards and was later inducted into the National Film Registry for historic preservation.ĭramatizing the tumultuous life of middleweight boxer Jake LaMotta, the movie scored big on the theme of rage, but it left some sports history fans wanting for more on LaMotta’s fighting relationship with his biggest rival, Sugar Ray Robinson. 'Raging Bull' is widely considered one of the greatest movies in history, with the American Film Institute naming it the fourth best movie ever, as well as the best sports movie of all time.Ĭlint Davis is a reporter for the Scripps National Desk. Robert De Niro won his second Oscar for playing LaMotta in a performance many have regarded as the actor's best work. In 1980, LaMotta's life was made into the film 'Raging Bull' by director Martin Scorsese.

The two had six bouts between 19, capped by the legendary 'Saint Valentine's Day Massacre' fight in Chicago. His boxing career was most notable for LaMotta's rivalry with 'Sugar' Ray Robinson. In 1997, 'The Ring' magazine said LaMotta had the best chin in boxing in the previous 75 years, meaning he could take punches better than anyone without going down. His career record was 83-19-4 with 30 knockouts, according to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

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