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Joey LaMotta

Giuseppe LaMotta (April 27, 1925 – December 29, 2020), better known as Joey LaMotta, was an American boxer who was the younger brother and one time manager of former world middleweight boxing champion, Jake LaMotta.

Joey LaMotta
Born
Giuseppe LaMotta

(1925-04-27)April 27, 1925
Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 29, 2020(2020-12-29) (aged 95)
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins32
Wins by KO22
Losses5
Draws2
No contests0

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.

Joe Pesci was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his portrayal of Joey in the 1980 film Raging Bull, a biographical film about his brother Jake's turbulent life and career.

His son, John LaMotta was an actor and also an amateur boxer who fought in the heavyweight-novice class of the 2001 Golden Gloves championship tournament.[2][3]

LaMotta died on December 29, 2020, at the age of 95.[4]

Professional boxing record

32 Wins (22 knockouts, 10 decisions), 5 Losses (1 knockout, 4 decisions), 2 Draws[1]
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss32-5-2 Freddie FloresPTS101946-11-05 Park Arena, Bronx, New York, U.S.
Loss32-4-2 Freddie FloresTKO4 (10), 3:001946-10-21 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss32-3-2 Anton RaadikPTS101946-09-12 Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win32-2-2 Gene BolandSD101946-08-07 University of Detroit Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Loss31-2-2 Joe BlackwoodUD101946-05-10 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Draw31-1-2 Joe BlackwoodPTS101946-04-12 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Win31-1-1 John Henry JohnsonTKO4 (8), 1:591946-03-29 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Win30-1-1 Tony RiccioPTS81946-03-18 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Win29-1-1 Bobby BergerUD81946-03-12 Park Arena, Bronx, New York, U.S.
Win28-1-1 Bobby BergerUD81946-02-05 Park Arena, Bronx, New York, U.S.
Win27-1-1 Art BrownUD101945-12-07 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win26-1-1 Johnny JonesKO5 (8)1945-11-23 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Win25-1-1 Andres GomezKO2 (8), 2:411945-10-23 Park Arena, Bronx, New York, U.S.
Win24-1-1 Larney MooreTKO5 (6), 1:251945-10-15 Stanley Arena, New Britain, Connecticut, U.S.
Win23-1-1 Dan AldrichKO1 (8), 0:561945-10-09 Park Arena, Bronx, New York, U.S.
Win22-1-1 Martin DoyleTKO2 (6), 1:351945-09-26 Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win21-1-1 Ballesandro CarubiaTKO4 (8)1945-09-15 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Win20-1-1 Jimmy MillsKO4 (8)1945-09-04 Sterling Oval, Bronx, New York, U.S.
Win19-1-1 Lew PerezKO2 (10)1945-08-13 Mitchell Field, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Win18-1-1 Billy JohnsonPTS61945-08-10 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, U.S.
Win17-1-1 Jack GarrityKO2 (6)1945-06-29 Carney Auditorium, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win16-1-1 Charlie FinleyKO1 (8)1945-06-25 Mitchell Field, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Win15-1-1 Jimmy DavisKO4 (8), 0:371945-06-19 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win14-1-1 Tom CollinsPTS61945-06-11 Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, New York, U.S.
Loss13-1-1 Jimmy MillsPTS71945-05-16 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
Draw13-0-1 Jimmy MillsPTS61945-05-02 Armory, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
Win13-0 Lee BlackRTD3 (6)1945-04-28 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Win12-0 Dave CarverKO2 (6), 1:371945-04-27 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Win11-0 Fernand DemersTKO1 (6), 2:421945-04-20 St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, U.S.
Win10-0 Baudelio ValenciaKO3 (6), 1:451945-04-10 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win9-0 Al JacksonKO1 (6), 2:151945-03-26 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win8-0 Jimmy CampbellKO1 (6)1945-03-19 U.S.O. Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Win7-0 Lee BlackKO2 (6), 1:551945-03-13 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win6-0 Baudelio ValenciaPTS61945-03-06 Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win5-0 Ernest BarnwellPTS61945-02-27 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win4-0 Jerry McGeeTKO2 (4)1945-02-24 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Win3-0 Buddy JacksonKO1 (4), 2:451945-02-20 Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win2-0 Lew PerezPTS41945-02-13 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win1-0 Charley HowardTKO1 (4)1945-02-06 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.

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