Joey LaMotta
Joey LaMotta | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 27, 1925 |
| Died | December 29, 1991 (aged 66) |
| Nationality (legal) | American |
Giuseppe "Joey" LaMotta (April 27, 1925 – December 29, 1991)[1] was the younger brother and one time manager of former world middleweight boxing champion, Jake LaMotta.
LaMotta also boxed for a short time in 1945 and 1946. His record was 32 wins (22 KOs), 5 losses (1 KO), and 2 draws. His son, John LaMotta, fought in the heavyweight-novice class of the 2001 Golden Gloves championship tournament.[2] Joey LaMotta was portrayed by Joe Pesci in Raging Bull, the 1980 film that portrayed his brother's turbulent life and career.
References
External links
- Boxing record for Joey LaMotta from BoxRec (registration required)
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