LAMOTTA, JAKE & JOEY LAMOTTA WIRE PHOTO (1949-AFTER WINNING TITLE)

Jake La Motta was born on July 10, 1922 in Bronx, New York. He began his professional career on March 3, 1941. He won the World Middleweight Title on June 16, 1949 stopping Marcel Cerdan in 10 rounds. Posted career victories over Sugar Ray Robinson, Tommy Bell, Fritzie Zivic, Bob Satterfield and Laurent Dauthuille. His career mark was 83-19-4. Known as "The Bronx Bull" he will forever be remembered as the subject of the popular movie RAGING BULL. Presented here is an original wire photo of Jake LaMotta and his brother Jake showing off Jake's championship belt after beating Marcel Cerdan in 1949.
This is an original wire photo. No caption. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Minor edge and corner wear. Tiny crease in lower left corner. 6" x 8."