LAMOTTA, JAKE & JOEY WIRE PHOTO (1949-TRAINING FOR CERDAN)

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 antique wire photo of Jake and Joey LaMotta from 1949, training for the bout with Marcel Cerdan (BE).
This antique wire photo of Jake and Joey LaMotta is 7 1/4" x 9." The corners are slightly soft and there are small creases along the edges. The photo is clean with no rips or tears.