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Jake LaMotta w/ Championship Belt Vintage Original Photo – 1949 – 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. On offer is this rare original photo of Jake with the infamous, jeweled Middleweight Championship Belt (as portrayed so elegantly in the film!) Excellent condition, measures 10″ x 7 1/2″, crystal clear image.
