More info belowLittle introduction needs to be made for Jake LaMotta. LaMotta fell into the ropes and went down. He was on his way back to the United States to train for the rematch. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Bivol keeps winning and moving up; Haney earns top 10 spot, A megafight is set: Here's what's at stake when Gervonta Davis faces Ryan Garcia in April, Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials, Steve Bunce's British Boxing Preview to 2018, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Jake LaMotta vs Marcel Cerdan . . Tottering, he falls on his face. Either I lose the Fox fight or I dont get a chance for the title. Marcel Cerdan - BoxRec Commentators could be heard saying "No man can take this kind of punishment!" Some connect, sure, but most are picked off. The LaMotta team played in Sterling Oval which was located between 165th and 164th Streets between Clay and Teller Avenue. Cerdan, who lost only 4 of 113 professional bouts, was killed in a plane crash on his way back to the U.S. for a rematch with LaMotta. Marcel Cerdan on a 1969 UAE stamp Cerdan began boxing professionally on 4 November 1934 in Meknes, Morocco, beating Marcel Bucchianeri by a decision in six rounds. 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. He died at a hospital near Miami on Sep. 19. I wouldn't call him shot. A lifelong baseball fan, he organized the Jake LaMotta All-Star Team in the Bronx. Nicknamed "The Raging Bull", LaMotta was a rough fighter who was not a particularly big puncher, but he would subject his opponents to vicious beatings in the ring.With use of constant stalking, The Raging Bull got up, apparently no worse for wear. X. LaMotta won de wereldtitel in 1949 in Detroit van Marcel Cerdan. Robinson later stated, "He really hurt me with a left in the seventh round. The man they called "The Bronx Bull" had in fact dropped a ten round decision to Dauthuille the year before in Montreal, but then four months later he defeated Marcel Cerdan for the world title. 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. Fixed! Jake LaMotta: "The Bronx Bull" beat a long list of terrific fighters, including one of the greatest of all middleweights, Ray Robinson . Cerdan and LaMotta attired in boxing trunks, boots and gloves. Burt surgar thinks Cerdan is the better fight would have easily beat Lamotta. Fights broke out around the ring and the crowd continued to boo for 20 minutes. The autobiographical details include his life as a young teenage criminal; his reformation in prison; his extensive career as an amateur and professional boxer; his struggles with organized crime who kept a boxing title out of reach; and his jealous obsession with his wife, Vikki. Gavilan vs Olson, Cerdan vs Zale, Tiger vs Fullmer, LaMotta vs Dauthuille, Fullmer vs Basilio, Hopkins vs DeLaHoya, LaMotta vs Cerdan, Monzon vs Valdez, Ketchel vs Papke, etc. ). He returned to the States to make the first defense of the title against Jake LaMotta on June 6, 1949 at Briggs Stadium in Detroit, Michigan. He later vacated the Welterweight title and won the France Middleweight title in 1945. Zale was as shot as shot gets when he fought Cerdan and his performance showed that. LaMotta is recognized as having had one of the best chins in boxing. LaMotta won the world title on June 16, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, defeating Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. LaMotta won the World Middleweight title on June 16, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, defeating Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. To accurately portray the younger LaMotta, De Niro trained with LaMotta until LaMotta felt he was ready to box professionally. LaMotta vs. Cerdan LaMotta won the world title on June 16, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, defeating Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. In the third, Cerdan drives LaMotta toward the ropes, planning to deliver the kind of massive uppercut that finished Zale in the 11th round of their championship bout. In 1938 he won the France Welterweight title, successfully defending it twice before winning the European Welterweight title in 1939. 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. LaMotta vs. Cerdan. Le Sable In English. Former world middleweight champion LaMotta, 31, looked as finished as the outgoing year as he was beaten by eighth round technical knockout at the Coliseum, Coral Gables, in Florida, with Nardico ahead 69-62 on the three scorecards when LaMotta's corner waved the fight off. 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. Contents. Theyre as clear as ham in aspic. LaMotta won the World Middleweighttitle on June 16, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, defeating FrenchmanMarcel Cerdan. Jake LaMotta vs. Billy Fox. As the result of a shove more than a blow, the champ and his challenger tumbled to the mat. The ref waves his arms, signaling the end of the fight. It was the first time LaMotta had been sent to the canvas in 102 fights. Required fields are marked *. Jake LaMotta connut l'une de ses heures de gloire le 16 juin 1949, Dtroit, en remportant le championnat du monde des poids moyens face au Franais Marcel Cerdan. Top 12 All-Time Biggest Middleweight Fights. Theres the opening bell. [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. 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. Dauthuille had previously beaten LaMotta by decision before LaMotta became world champion. At that point it became clear something was wrong. What would have happened in LaMotta-Cerdan II? Jesus Christ, a couple of jabs and he's going to fall down? [29], In 1960 LaMotta was called to testify before a U.S. Senate sub-committee that was looking into underworld influence on boxing. And LaMotta isnt faking, not this time, and Cerdan knows it. Hes getting tired, thinks LaMotta, he peaked too soon. Cerdan was a 2 to 1 favorite. 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. 2018 Islamic Center of Cleveland. Luke Williams Actor, Hes getting tired, thinks LaMotta, he peaked too soon. The 1949 World Middleweight title fight between Champion Marcel Cerdan and \"The Bronx Bull\" Jake LaMotta. He married his seventh wife, his longtime fiance Denise Baker, on January 4, 2013. In the last few rounds, LaMotta began to take a horrible beating and was soon unable to defend himself from Robinson's powerful blows. The 1949 World Middleweight title fight between Champion Marcel Cerdan and The Bronx Bull Jake LaMotta. Something about glory being fleeting. Sept. 29, 2001: Bernard Hopkins TKO 12 Felix Trinidad. [12] Robinson was knocked down for a nine-count in Round 7. 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. Jake LaMotta's best fights should be remembered more than 'Raging Bull Among his list of achievements to date was beating a prime Sugar Ray Robinson back in 1943, the first man to do so. It was the record-setting superfight that few at the time saw coming, with Leonard unexpectedly emerging from retirement to challenge the dominant and undisputed middleweight champion who had not lost a fight in 11 years. The champs eyes are blackened, dark as a coal miners. Zale vs Cerdan. A funny experience.". LaMotta won the first round (also knocking Cerdan down), Cerdan the second, and the third was even. LaMotta's record at the time was 72-13-3.Marcel Cerdan is a relatively forgotten fighter in the history of boxing which is a shame, because he was actually a very talented welterweight and middleweight competitor from France with an incredible 111 wins and only 3 losses, 2 of which were by DQ. Cerdan got $51,124 and LaMotta was paid $19,171.50. I find that hard to believe Lamottas a tough guy. All involved agreed the fix was obvious and their staging inept. La Motta, Jake with Carter, Joseph and Savage, Peter (1970). A rematch was arranged, but while Cerdan was flying back to the United States to fight the rematch, his Air France Lockheed Constellation crashed in the Azores, killing everyone on board.[23]. Just 2 months later however and Cerdan would win back the European Middleweight title in a rematch. Both men would suffer injuries hindering their performance during this brutal fight. In 1951, LaMotta again faced Robinson at Chicago Stadium on the 14 February. LaMotta wins World Middleweight Title. Share Tweet. There was a crowd of 22,183 at Briggs Stadium. The Senate hearing in 1960 signaled the end of the mobs involvement with professional boxing. Due to his hard style of fighting, LaMotta often took as much as he dished out in an era of great middleweights. Islamic Center of Cleveland is a non-profit organization. Cerdan vs Robinson - Boxing Over Broadway LaMotta appeared in a 50-minute New York stage production, Lady and the Champ, in July 2012. Cerdan was thrown to the floor in round 1 injuring his left shoulder while LaMotta injured his left hand in the third or fourth. June 16, 1949:Briggs Stadium, Detroit, Michigan. But yeah, in terms of action, those two are classics. 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]. [10], LaMotta learned to box while in a reformatory in upstate New York, where he'd been sent for attempted robbery. When they squared-off most expected a one-round bout. Fox was known for his speed and delivering rapid blows, but he was no match for the slugger LaMotta. He gets up slowly, awkwardly, like a marionette guided by an inept puppeteer. But sheer guts can only take one so far, and the Clouter couldnt come out for the 10th. Bernard Hopkins. The Cerdan-LaMotta bout was held at Briggs Stadium in Detroit, and was the first fight under the banner of the International Boxing Club a But in the seventh Cerdan does indeed punch LaMotta toward the ropes. 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. has whispered in his ear. (196163). LaMotta vs. Cerdan. A native New Yorker, Clarence George is a lifelong aficionado of the Sweet Science. [17] LaMotta won the first round (in which he knocked Cerdan down), Cerdan the second, and the third was even. 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. LaMotta gives up his attempts to counter. After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul? He returned to the States to make the first defense of the title against Jake LaMotta on June 6, 1949 at Briggs Stadium in Detroit, Michigan. LaMotta would retire from the sport in 1954 with a 83-19-4 record. [35] John later became an actor, and one of his roles was as "Duke", who ran the bar of that name featured in the television comedy series Frasier. And, once more, the champ unleashes a barrage. All Rights Reserved. [citation needed], LaMotta appeared in more than 15 films, including The Hustler (1961) with Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason, in which he had a role as a bartender. Please help by adding reliable sources. LaMotta defeated Cerdan of France to win the middleweight title in Detroit. Cerdan fought Williams in his Cerdans adopted hometown and won a decision many thought he didnt deserve as well and as was typical with him when he struggled he claimed he had a bad hand for the fight. Graziano got Zale when. A left rocks the Clouter, but he responds with one of his own. Cerdan was on his way back to the States to have his rematch with LaMotta when his plane crashed off the coast of Africa in the Portuguese colony of the Azores Islands. The dreaded word to hear in connection with a boxing match. EXCLUSIVE: Lerrone Richards: Moving up the levels, One to Watch: Britains Rising Star Dalton Thunder Smith, McCarthy: Im ready for a world title shot, but not overlooking Jur, Billam-Smith: McCarthy knows Im not easy work, I can get him out of there, Hearn: We want to know by the end of this week if were fighting Fury, Back Stronger: June 5 undercard announced includes Tommy Fury. Aug. 19, 1926: Tiger Flowers W15 Harry Greb. He covers up, and Cerdan pounds him like a rug. LaMotta won the first round, Cerdan the second, and the third was even. Jake LaMotta vs. Marcel Cerdan II: What might have been LaMotta's next defense came on September 13, 1950, against Laurent Dauthuille. After a count of nine, Nardico pounded LaMotta furiously in a corner for a minute, with the the Bronx Bull holding on to the top rope for support and then staggered back to his corner at the end of the round. He shouldnt have even been rated at MW but he couldnt make WW and was immensely popular and owned by the mob so he was given preference over everyone in the top ten at MW, all or most of which would have kicked his ass. [21] LaMotta won the first round (in which he knocked Cerdan down), Cerdan the second, and the third was even. July 2, 1925: Harry Greb W15 Mickey Walker. LaMotta was the top rated middleweight contender and one very tough customer. The 1949 World Middleweight title fight between Champion Marcel Cerdan and The Bronx Bull Jake LaMotta. 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. Speed is the big factor LaMotta vs Duran at 160 is a great fight. LaMotta won the world title on June 16, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, defeating Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. LaMotta won the World Middleweight title on June 16, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, defeating Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. LaMotta defeated Cerdan of France to win the middleweight title in Detroit. I was supposed to be throwing a fight to this guy, and it looked like I was going to end up holding him on his feet By [the fourth round], if there was anybody in the Garden who didn't know what was happening, he must have been dead drunk. LaMotta lost a much less controversial decision. His free time is devoted to researching, writing about, and breathing boxing, and he has worked with other boxing websites and communities, including MyBoxing. LaMotta won the World Middleweight title on June 16, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, defeating Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. An argument could be made that NOBODY actually beat Cerdan legitimately when he was at 100% full healthLaMotta would instead go on to have his first Middleweight World title defense against Tiberio Mitri (48-1-3), winning over 15 rounds by unanimous decision. [9] In September 1998, his younger son, Joseph LaMotta, died in the crash of Swissair Flight 111. Scholarship Fund The historic match-up more than lived up to the anticipation with Sugar Ray and The Onion Farmer staging a magnificent, back-and-forth war that saw Basilio take a close decision after 15 brutal rounds. Jake LaMotta KO 10 Marcel Cerdan - Boxing360 Zakat ul Fitr. He doesnt care about the pain. A massive throng sold-out the Polo Grounds in New York City to see if Sugar Ray could regain the title and a dramatic battle saw Turpin gain the upper hand and open a deep gash over Robinsons left eye. Jake LaMotta in training for his 1949 bout with Marcel Cerdan. At that point it became clear something was wrong. Robinson himself said no one taught him more about boxing than Zivic did in their two bouts. Round two is a repeat performance. Round-by-Round coverage: How Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul played out, Inside the creation of Jake Paul's 'Stardust Warriors' trunks, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Thorslund, Fundora solidify spots after dominant performances, Divisional rankings: Matias, Jack make big moves after impressive wins. The legendary St. LaMotta, who won the world middleweight crown from France's Marcel Cerdan in 1949, fought Robinson six times and became the first man to beat boxing's best ever with a 10-round decision win in 1943. A sell-out crowd at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and millions on closed-circuit television, witnessed one of the most thrilling brawls in boxing history with both warriors stunned in a hellacious opening round, perhaps the greatest since Dempsey vs Firpo, before a cut Hagler rallied to batter The Motor City Cobra into helplessness in round three. If you are impressed by that I guess it depends on how highly you rate Graziano. On November 14, 1947 The Bronx Bull Jake LaMotta faced challenger Philadelphian Billy Fox. LaMotta knocked Robinson down in the first round of the fight. 9. It is a city of fights and fighters, of hockey and heroes, of broken dreams and immortal glory, a city unlike any other. I know from personal experience the agony of a dislocated shoulder (a pain dreamed up by the Marquis de Sade himself), and its nothing short of jaw-dropping that Cerdan continued the fight for another eight rounds one-armed and in terrible pain. The only legitimate MW contender Graziano ever defeated was Zale, who after the war was past his prime. Jake LaMotta v Marcel Cerda DETROIT - JUNE 16,1949: Jake LaMotta (L) looks on as he watches Marcel Cerdan as he weighs in before the fight at Briggs Stadium, on June 16,1949 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. In 1948 he suffered his first legitimate loss when Cyrille Delannoit (47-7-3) beat him over 15 rounds to claim the European Middleweight title (although Cerdan was suffering from lumbago). Jake LaMotta vs. Tony Zale, MSC 15 rds Title - Boxing Forum Marcel Cerdan revels in his victory. The fight with Fox would come back to haunt him later in life, during a case with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. LaMotta had a lot going for him as a fighter. 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. LaMotta was awarded a win by TKO and the Middleweight Championship of the World. And yetoff. Heres hoping Canelo vs Golovkin is so thrilling and remarkable that it finds itself in contention with these all-time great battles. LaMotta won the LaMotta won the first round (in which he knocked Cerdan down), Cerdan the second, and the third was even. Cerdan and LaMotta attired in boxing trunks, boots and gloves. LaMotta won 83 of 106 paid bouts, was world middleweight champion between 1949 and 1951 and made two defences. The first five rounds were close, though Reeves was struggling in the fourth. Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Melankomas, Jan 31, 2023. [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. At that point it became clear something was wrong. And all are answered with a vengeance. Jake LaMotta won the National Boxing Association World Jake LaMotta v Marcel Cerda DETROIT - JUNE 16,1949: Jake LaMotta (L) looks on as he watches Marcel Cerdan as he weighs in before the fight at Briggs Stadium, on June 16,1949 in Detroit, Michigan. Never the less, Cerdan was made a two to one betting favorite. Feb. 14, 1951: Sugar Ray Robinson TKO13 Jake LaMotta. I think Lamotta still would have won, the guy cant be knocked out, he has the power, and a lot of heart as she showed against laurenthill dauthillle. LaMotta vs Robert Villemain during their 12 . Step into the ring: The best bouts in movie history Round two is a repeat performance. The ref waves his arms, signaling the end of the fight. The 1949 World Middleweight title fight between Champion Marcel Cerdan and "The Bronx Bull" Jake LaMotta. The Bronx Bull. At that point it became clear something was wrong. LaMotta won the first round (also knocking Cerdan down), Cerdan the second and the third was even. LaMotta, who was already leading on the scorecards before knocking Robinson out of the ring, pummeled and outpointed him for the rest of the fight. LaMotta managed to knock out Cerdan in 10 short rounds, originally a rematch was planned, but Cerdan sadly died in a plane crash. LaMotta won the world title on June 16, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, defeating Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. All three judges for the fight were local and all were well respected. In the third, Cerdan drives LaMotta toward the ropes, planning to deliver the kind of massive uppercut that finished Zale in the 11th round of their championship bout. Jake LaMotta's most memorable boxing matches - Newsday Clarence has divided his career between public relations and retail. General Fund LaMotta's father collected the money and used it to help pay the rent. He stands, but he doesnt delivernot yet. A 10-round rematch took place February 5, 1943, at Olympia Stadium in Detroit, Michigan. His injury aside (and he always had a ready excuse when he lost or looked bad and LaMotta injured his hand early in the fight as well) I dont see it happening. He can take it, but he isnt dishing it out. After the Zale fight Marcel returned to Europe where he had a couple of non title fights stopping Dick Turpin and Lucien Krawczyk. LaMotta's autobiography was adapted into the 1980 Martin Scorsese film Raging Bull. In a bout of some note: A bad mistake, but one he wont repeat. 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. Marvelous Marvin Hagler was the middleweight king; Thomas Hit Man Hearns held a version of the 154 title. LaMotta moved up to light heavyweight after losing his world middleweight title. Butwhats this? The realization dawns a split second too late, as the Bronx Bull unloads lefts and rights at the taken-by-surprise Frenchman. 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. [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. Cerdan was interred in the Cimetire du Sud, Perpignan, Pyrnes- Orientales, France. But Nardico never got to fight for the title -- his greatest moment was to be the LaMotta knockdown -- and instead faced Joe Maxim in his next fight and lost on points. As a result it was a brutal changing-of-the-guard fight, with the powerful Ruby battering Dempsey so badly that spectators, and even Fitzsimmons himself, begged the proud champion to surrender. The American is tough, all right. Born on this day: Marcel Cerdan - The Ring The 1949 World Middleweight title fight between Champion Marcel Cerdan and \"The Bronx Bull\" Jake LaMotta. [17] The decision was severely booed by the 14,755 people in attendance. The punishment took its toll on LaMotta by the seventh and after getting up at the count of nine, his senses were well and truly scrambled. But LaMotta refused to go down. That fight was stopped when Cerdan sustained an injury and was unable to continue. LaMotta would indeed admit that he began moving more in round 2 because he was losing steam, but chiefly because he knew he had likely fractured his hand throwing a hook early in the fight. Cheating-Wikipedia The round ends with LaMotta puzzling over just what was going wrong, knowing only that he shouldnt have taken the tempting bait his opponent had so cleverly dangled before him. Chaos erupted after the decision was announced. Sadly, no official film was made of the blood and thunder brawl that took place in front of a huge crowd at Chicago Stadium, which set a new indoor-gate record, but the majority of lucky souls who witnessed the legendary trilogy betweenThe Man Of Steel and Rocky Bob regarded their second slugfest as themost exciting and action-packed. I began to panic a little. LaMotta won the first round (also knocking Cerdan down), Cerdan the second and the third was even. On November 14, 1947 The Bronx Bull Jake LaMotta faced challenger Philadelphian Billy Fox. Among his list of achievements to date was beating a prime Sugar Ray Robinson back in 1943, the first man to do so. Robinson won the close fight by unanimous decision, using a dazzling left jab and jarring uppercuts. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in the 1980 biographical film Raging Bull, was a punishing fighter specializing in close-in combat and body blows rather than knockouts.He compiled an 83-19-4 record from 1951 to 1954 with 30 knockouts and was never sent to the canvas until his 103 rd fight.. LaMottas 89 th fight was his first title shot and he won the Tottering, he falls on his face. Please use the links below for donations: Lamotta vs Cerdan ??? - BoxRec LaMotta gives up his attempts to counter. Hes freshand his blows sting. And a name Sugar Ray Robinson. His final record was an impressive 111-4. [12] LaMotta knocked Robinson down in the first round of the fight. Fighting Lopez creates a better opportunity for Taylor, but can he beat him? At the fourth bell, the Clouter appears to follow his usual angry-bees approach to devastation and victory. Jake LaMotta - 'Raging Bull' Biography - Boxing Daily Cerdan fought practically one-handed for 8 rounds. A native New Yorker, Clarence George is a lifelong aficionado of the Sweet Science. He testified that he had thrown his bout with Billy Fox so that the mob would arrange a title bout for him.[19]. Four bouts and six weeks later, Cerdan beat his first world-ranked opponent, Saverio Turiello, in a . LaMotta fought against Michael Cerdan from France, who was current middleweight champion at the time. LaMotta was one of the first boxers to adopt the "bully" style of fighting, in that he always stayed close and in punching range of his opponent, by stalking him around the ring, and sacrificed taking punches himself in order to land his own shots. Zale vs Cerdan. Jake LaMotta won the National Boxing Association World middleweight title by a TKO 10. 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. "[30] He boasted "No son-of-a-bitch ever knocked me off my feet", but that claim was ended in December 1952 at the hands of Danny Nardico when Nardico caught him with a hard right in the seventh round. LaMotta with a black eye by decision in a great contest. "That's what I want, they told me I would get Moore if I won this one," Nardico was reported to have said after the fight in The Miami News. LaMotta damaged his left hand in the fifth round, but still landed 104 punches in the ninth round, whereas Cerdan hardly threw a punch. He retired in 1956 with 50 wins, 13 losses and four draws and died in 2010. Boxing History: June 16, 1949 Jake LaMotta KO 10 Marcel Cerdan, Detroit. LaMotta's first title defense was against Jake LaMotta, left, pounds Algerian Marcel Cerdan in third round of the world middleweight title bout in Detroit, Mich., June 16, 1949. But sheer guts can only take one so far, and the Clouter couldnt come out for the 10th. Cerdan prepares to defend himself against an oncoming Jake Lamotta. 11. Edith Piaf Lhymne lamour. [41], LaMotta: The Bronx Bull stars actor William Forsythe as LaMotta, while Paul Sorvino plays his father.