“The Raging Bull” Jake Lamotta shares his thoughts on MMA
Jake LaMottta was one of the most brutal warriors in the sport of boxing. He was the first man to defeat boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson. His rocky relationship with his late ex-wife,Vickie, was documented in the classic Martin Scorsese film Raging Bull (Robert De Niro won a best actor Oscar for his performance as LaMotta). So what does The Raging Bull think of the ultra violent sport of Mixed Martial Arts?
“When they hit you on the floor? That doesn’t make any sense, it’s savage.” The now 88 year old Lamotta told Reuters. “It’s out of control, I still think the regular way is the best way.”
With organizations like UFC and Strikeforce gaining momentum, and boxing’s lessening popularity with mainstream audiences, it’s no wonder Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest growing sport in America.
Even some of the most brutal fighters, like LaMotta, have limits on what they can stomach. In LaMotta’s time it was considered a cheap shot and a cowardly move to hit a man when he was already down, but times have changed.
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[...] it is ironic that a guy who had no self-control is opining about savagery or control. Tip via Nowboxing.com Originally posted from MMA too barbaric for ‘Raging Bull’ LaMotta @ Yahoo! Sports [...]
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So beating a guy on the ground, who has willing entered into a situation where he knows that may happen, isn’t OK, but beating on a women who your in a relationship is just fine, gotta love the intelligence of these old scrambled brains.
YEAH BECAUSE BEATING YOUR WIFE IS OK? GTFO LAMOTTA YOU OLD FART
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Just located an old photo of Jake Lamotta, Chuck Davey Joe Giardella, Rocky Graziano, Chico Vejar, Billy Graham, Carmen Basilo, Freddie Russo, Frankie Franconeri, Willie Pep, Paul Pender, Sandy Saddler, Billy Conn, Johnny Forte, Dan Bucceroni, Eddie Giosa, Charlie Fosari, Tippy Larkin, Ernie Durando, And Al Perto. Would like to know the circumstances of what got all of the guys together for a group shot. They all appear to be have been working out at a boxing gym before the photo. As any one might know All of these men at one point held the title in there respected weight classes, and furthermore faught each other on multiple occasions. Found this photo in an old box that was getting tossed to the curb and pulled it out. Just intrigued as to the origin and date of which it was taken. Thanks
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