Although the Bronx Bull had suffered previous defeats and bad beatings, LaMotta had never gone down before his light-heavyweight title eliminator with Danny Nardico. His favorite boxer is Tony Galento -- despite training on spaghetti and meatballs, and beer, Two Ton Tony still managed to knock to the canvas the greatest heavyweight of all time, Joe Louis. With a thick skull and jaw muscles, LaMotta was able to absorb incredible amounts of punishment over the course of his career, and is thought to have one of the greatest chins in boxing history. LaMotta went on to defeat Cerdan to become the new middleweight champion. LaMotta won the World Middleweight title on June 16, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, defeating Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. He testified that he had thrown his bout with Billy Fox so that the mob would arrange a title bout for him.[19]. Where LaMotta pulled surprises, Cerdan simply overwhelmed. But, whats this? And, once more, the champ unleashes a barrage. I stand by the notion that LaMotta was the best Cerdan ever fought and I dont think it was a coincidence or accident that Cerdan lost to him after struggling against the fighters who were contenders but a notch below LaMotta. LaMotta is pliant, almost willing. In 1951 Jake LaMotta would meet Sugar Ray Robinson for the 6th and final time, losing his World Middleweight title by TKO in one of the most bloodiest fights ever on record, the now famous \"St. Valentine's Day Massacre\". Jake LaMotta vs Marcel Cerdan . July 16, 1947: Rocky Graziano TKO 6 Tony Zale. Share Tweet. Fighting Lopez creates a better opportunity for Taylor, but can he beat him? LaMotta would retire from the sport in 1954 with a 83-19-4 record. Although fixing the fight was obviously wrong, by coming forward, risking his life, and telling the truth, LaMotta saved the sport of boxing as we know it. Aggressive from the opening bell, he knew just what punches, singly and in combination, to deliver. Jake LaMotta vs. Billy Fox. Both men would suffer injuries hindering their performance during this brutal fight. Cerdan injured his left shoulder when LaMotta threw him to the canvas in the first round. One of the greatest and biggest superfights in the legendary Four Kings series, Hagler vs Hearns became a truly huge event after Sugar Ray Leonard retired and then both men notched wins over Roberto Duran. Fixed! Robinson got up and took control over much of the fight, winning via a unanimous 10-round decision.[12]. 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The Raging Bull got up, apparently no worse for wear. However, LaMotta said he made $16,000 on the Cerdan fight by betting on himself. The Fight: Cerdan's speed and clever, whirlwind style made Basilio miss in the 2nd round. Another happened in boxing when Jake LaMotta famously took a dive against Billy Fox in order to obtain his entry to a championship match against Marcel Cerdan, a deal offered by the mobsters who controlled professional boxing. [37][38] LaMotta remained active on the speaking and autograph circuit, and published several books about his career, his life, and his fights with Robinson. In 1958 he was arrested and charged with introducing men to an underage girl at a club he owned in Miami. His only real hope is that winning the title was the last time LaMotta was anywhere near his best and even then he was already on the slide and so maybe LaMotta is as "up" for the rematch as he was for the first fight but even then I think LaMotta is just too strong and too good for him. Marcel Cerdan revels in his victory. Never the less, Cerdan was made a two to one betting favorite. Even then, LaMotta said, he had to kick in $20,000 of his own $1,000 more than the purse he got for beating Cerdan in Detroit. He was ranked 52nd on Ring Magazine's list of the "80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years",[2] and also ranked amongst its list of the 10 greatest middleweights of all time. Cerdan's first defense of the belt, would be against Jake LaMotta.Although the footage above doesn't clearly show it, both fighters were injured at various points during the bout vastly affecting their performance. Cerdan was thrown to the floor in round 1 injuring his left shoulder while LaMotta injured his left hand in the third or fourth. To the amazement of oddsmakers, boxing analysts, and fans, the Casablanca Clouter took the title from the Man of Steel, who couldnt come out for the 12th. At that point it became clear something was wrong. Dauthuille was counted out with 13 seconds left in the fight. Check it out: 12. Jake LaMotta, who died yesterday from complications due to pneumonia, was boxings oldest living former champion and a direct link to the Golden Age of prizefighting, a time when boxing gyms and fight clubs proliferated in every major city, when every division boasted a plethora of warriors worthy of the Hall of Fame, and when the best fought the best, and on a Cerdan floored him in the 3rd and Basilio counterattacked, putting the Frenchman down twice. LaMotta won the world title on June 16, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, defeating Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. Robinson said afterward, "This was the toughest fight I've ever had with LaMotta."[18]. LaMotta got up and was beaten against a corner by Nardico until the bell rang. [21] LaMotta won the first round (in which he knocked Cerdan down), Cerdan the second, and the third was even. The ref waves his arms, signaling the end of the fight. [5][6][7] Many sources had reported his year of birth as 1921,[8] but his daughter Christi said in a Facebook post immediately following his death that it was in fact 1922. This highly anticipated unification match had been postponed due to the terror attacks of 9/11, so when it did take place 18 days later at Madison Square Garden it becamean emotional event signalling New Yorks determination to carry on. Here you will find the most . [3] LaMotta was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1990.[4]. He uses his fists the way a bull hooks with its horns. [12] LaMotta knocked Robinson down in the first round of the fight. Zale vs Cerdan. Maybe he cant. When they squared-off most expected a one-round bout. LaMotta won the World Middleweight title on June 16, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, defeating Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. Since that 13-round battering, LaMotta had won half of the six fights he had before facing Nardico. Cerdan's corner threw in the towel after 9 rounds and the World Middleweight title awarded to Jake LaMotta.A rematch was scheduled between the 2 boxers however in October 1949, Cerdan died in a plane crash on his way back to the USA. His next fight was about Laurent Dauthuille against whom he successfully defended his title. I was in condition all right, but not fighting condition. Butwhats this? His last defense of the European Welterweight title occurred in 1942 when he TKO'd Spain's Welterweight Champion Jose Ferrer (26-1-4) in the 1st round. Jake Lamotta vs Marcel Cerdan II Collapse. I also don't think come forward fighters were Zale's problem ,it was cuties he could struggle with. [27], After retiring from the ring, LaMotta owned and managed a bar at 1120 Collins Ave in Miami Beach. He lost his debut against Bob Murphy, lost a split decision to Norman Hayes, and drew with Gene Hairston in his first three bouts. 10. [5], Jake's father forced the boy to fight other boys in order to entertain neighborhood adults, who threw pocket change into the ring. Fixed! All three judges for the fight were local and all were well respected. LAMOTTA VS. MARCEL CERDAN, JUNE 16, 1949. title prompted Robinson to move up a class for the sixth match between the men. Hollywood executives approached LaMotta with the idea of a movie about his life, based on his 1970 memoir Raging Bull: My Story. With time running out, LaMotta unloaded a fearsome barrage of big punches to topple the Frenchman who was counted out with just 13 seconds left on the clock. On February 14, 2021 Of all the most memorable rivalries in the long history of boxing, that between Sugar Ray Robinson and Jake LaMotta stands apart. A bad mistake, but one he wont repeat. It was 15 furious rounds between two of the very best to ever lace em up, both in their primes. This book is your ultimate resource for Jake LaMotta. LaMotta retired for good in 1954 with a record of 83 victories, including 30 by knockout, with 19 defeats and four draws. Cerdan got $51,124 and LaMotta was paid $19,171.50. His hitting was almost non-stop, regardless of where he was in the ring or how he was positioned in respect to his challenger. [9] One of LaMotta's cousins on his father's side was Richard LaMotta, who became an entrepreneur and creator of the Chipwich ice cream treat. Contents. After knocking out Dick Turpin and Lucien Krawczyk in non-title bouts, Cerdan faced Jake LaMotta (83-19-4, 30 KOs) for the belt at Detroits Briggs Stadium on June 16, 1949. Fights broke out around the ring and the crowd continued to boo for 20 minutes. After 9-rounds LaMotta led 51-39, 48-42, 49-41. He later vacated the Welterweight title and won the France Middleweight title in 1945. So no, when Zale beats Graziano I dont take that as evidence that he wasnt shot. An Essential For Jake LaMotta lovers. [5] Afterward he fought undefeated in amateur bouts, turning professional at age 19 in 1941. Sign in or register here to comment. [40] The lawsuit was settled on July 31, 2012, when LaMotta agreed to change the title of the film to The Bronx Bull. Jake LaMotta: "The Bronx Bull" beat a long list of terrific fighters, including one of the greatest of all middleweights, Ray Robinson . Cerdan can be seen only throwing right hands for a majority of the footage, while LaMotta didn't appear too concerned about his injury it was affecting how hard he could throw his lefts. LaMotta surprises Cerdan in the eighth, taking on the role of aggressor. Round two is a repeat performance. Honorable mentions list is a mile long, for quality Id like to put forward: Toney vs McCallum I, Eubank vs Benn I & the Canelo vs Triple G fightthey were all great fights. He had the uncanny ability to absorb a tremendous amount of punishment and was known to use this to his advantage by playing possum, acting hurt of tired, before pouncing and unleashing a barrage of devastating blows. During World War II, he was rejected for military service due to a childhood mastoid operation on one of his ears which affected his hearing.[5][11]. Amazon Stoffe Kinder, LaMotta surprises Cerdan in the eighth, taking on the role of aggressor. Jake LaMotta : biography LaMotta vs. Fox. World Middleweight Champion. The film features an appearance by Mike Tyson among other notable athletes, actors and Jake's family and friends. Islamic Center of Cleveland is a non-profit organization. Aug. 19, 1926: Tiger Flowers W15 Harry Greb. [citation needed], In 1965, LaMotta appeared as "Big Jule" in the New York City Center production of Guys and Dolls for 15 performances alongside Alan King and Jerry Orbach. LaMotta won the fight in Detroit and was declared middleweight champion of the world . In 1951, LaMotta again faced Robinson at Chicago Stadium on the 14 February. Billy Fox, Marcel Cerdan and six fights vs 'Sugar' Ray Robinson including the St Valentine's Day Massacre. His reign lasted until the final showdown 14 months later with Sugar Ray Robinson. His last defense of the European Welterweight title occurred in 1942 when he TKO'd Spain's Welterweight Champion Jose Ferrer (26-1-4) in the 1st round. LaMotta fought against Michael Cerdan from France, who was current middleweight champion at the time. Cerdan spent most of his career at welterweight fighting nobodies in Europe, was past his prime, and had never faced anyone as good as LaMotta and when he did he lost in lopsided fashion. LaMotta landed a right to Robinson's head and a left to his body, sending him through the ropes. 2018 Islamic Center of Cleveland. But, whats this? The 1949 World Middleweight title fight between Champion Marcel Cerdan and The Bronx Bull Jake LaMotta. Edith Piaf Lhymne lamour. Four bouts and six weeks later, Cerdan beat his first world-ranked opponent, Saverio Turiello, in a . 2 months after that, Cerdan would cause an upset in the boxing world by beating the tough and talented Tony Zale (67-17-2) for the NBA World Middleweight title when Zale's corner threw in the towel after 11 rounds. LaMotta won the world title on June 16, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, defeating Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. . There was a crowd of 22,183 at Briggs Stadium. As a middleweight in his first fifteen bouts, LaMotta went 1401 (3 KOs) before losing a highly controversial split decision to Jimmy Reeves in Reeves' hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. July 16, 1947: Rocky Graziano TKO 6 Tony Zale. [22] The official score had LaMotta as winner by a knockout in 10 rounds because the bell had already rung to begin that round when Cerdan announced he was quitting. LaMotta, whose life was later the subject of the 1980 film Raging Bull starring Robert De Niro, was floored at the start of the seventh round after a flurry of shots from Nardico, including an overhand right-handed smash to the jaw. Marcel Cerdan TKO 10 Sugar Ray Robinson UD 10 Joey DeJohn TKO 8 Tony Janiro UD . Trouble was inevitable. But LaMotta did not go down. LaMotta vs. Cerdan. Its almost imperceptible. Hes freshand his blows sting. Jake LaMotta vs. Marcel Cerdan II: What might have been, Benitez withdraws from Shobox fight against Pedraza with injury, Marco Huck vs. Firat Arslan preview & prediction, Jose Ramirez vs Josh Taylor Big Fight Preview & Predictions, EXCLUSIVE: Isaac Chamberlain Setbacks & Comebacks. Robinson later stated, "He really hurt me with a left in the seventh round. Cerdan prepares to defend himself against an oncoming Jake Lamotta. Something about glory being fleeting. His final record was an impressive 111-4. By betting on himself, LaMottas $6,000 windfall in addition to his $19,171.50 purse allowed him to make up the $20,000 he paid to get the title shot. He later vacated the Welterweight title and won the France Middleweight title in 1945. The movie captured LaMotta's life, which was just as turbulent outside as inside the ring. No "very nearly" about it. I'd go with LaMotta. He doesnt care about the pain. Theres the opening bell. LaMotta with a black eye by decision in a great contest. LaMotta vs. Marcel Cerdan (June 16, 1949) LaMotta became a world champion for the first time on this day. His favorite boxer is Tony Galento -- despite training on spaghetti and meatballs, and beer, Two Ton Tony still managed to knock to the canvas the greatest heavyweight of all time, Joe Louis. A match of two great champions, though Dempsey was long past his best days. Cerdan and LaMotta attired in boxing trunks, boots and gloves. Jack Lamotta parle de Cerdan. A metropolis where hundreds of young warriors train and battle each day in its many gyms, it is where Archie Moore, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and Bernard Hopkins all found greatness. But Cerdans timing seems off. On November 14, 1947 The Bronx Bull Jake LaMotta faced challenger Philadelphian Billy Fox. Marcel Cerdan (111-4-0, 65 KOs), European middleweight champ, faced world champion Tony Zale for the title on September 21, 1948 (Ring Magazines Fight of the Year). Reply. To the amazement of oddsmakers, boxing analysts, and fans, the Casablanca Clouter took the title from the Man of Steel, who couldnt come out for the 12th. He covers up, and Cerdan pounds him like a rug. ", Of the experience of being knocked down for the first time, LaMotta said: "You don't feel anything, it just happens. What would have happened in LaMotta-Cerdan II? Cerdan spent most of his career at welterweight fighting nobodies in Europe, was past his prime, and had never faced anyone as good as LaMotta and when he did he lost in lopsided fashion. Although each fight was close and LaMotta dropped Robinson to the canvas multiple times, LaMotta won only one of the bouts. Cerdan apparently dislocated his arm early in the bout, but it was still a good one, with . Hell, Sister Regina of the Child Jesus could throw a better left. LaMotta won the World Middleweight title on June 16, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, defeating Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. 7. After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul? The victory was short-lived, as the two met on February 26, 1943, in what was another 10-round fight, once again at Olympia Stadium in Robinson's former home of Detroit. With the excess weight LaMotta was slow, allowing Nardico to set the pace and out slug him. Jake fought Williams in Williams hometown and the crowd wasnt happy Williams lost despite Jake being the aggressor the entire fight and building up an early lead that Williams couldnt overcome.
