
01/05/2025
Jake LaMotta, the legendary boxer whose ferocious fighting style earned him the nickname ""The Bronx Bull"" and inspired the iconic film Raging Bull, passed away at the age of 95 in 2017. Known for his unrelenting toughness in the ring, LaMotta held the middleweight title from 1949 to 1951 and became famous for his legendary bouts, including his six-fight rivalry with Sugar Ray Robinson.
LaMotta's life was a mix of triumphs and turbulence, both in the ring and out. His aggressive nature and determination made him a force to be reckoned with in boxing, but his personal life was often marked by struggles with relationships, finances, and the darker sides of his personality, which he candidly detailed in his autobiography.
Martin Scorsese’s 1980 film Raging Bull, starring Robert De Niro, brought LaMotta’s complex story to the screen, immortalizing his legacy and introducing his incredible yet flawed life to new generations. Jake LaMotta will forever be remembered as a fierce competitor, a survivor, and a fighter in every sense of the word.