Jake "Raging Bull" LaMotta dies aged 96

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    Hell of an age considering the punishment he took, wonder what his secret was
     
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    R.I.P. Champ
    He was blessed to have lived so long a life.
     
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    Jake LaMotta comes on about 7min30sec. He has some great advice for Mike.

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  5. Big Ukrainian

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    He was that one who witnessed Great Depression years, 2nd World War, post-war world, survived death of his 2 sons in 1998.

    100+ fights, world championsip, famous Raging Bull movie, ups and downs in his life after boxing.

    RIP Legend
     
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  6. Mr.DagoWop

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    I just finished reading his autobiography just a few days ago too for the first time ever.

    Rip Bronx Bull, Raging Bull
     
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    RIP. Legend. I hope to see some LaMotta threads here soon. I want to learn more about this man. One thing we can all agree on... He certainly wouldnt be ducking anyone in any era. Glove size? Venue? Stipulations? No worries... Bring em on
     
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    Wow ... not to get too off-track, but watching Tyson leaning in, hanging on every word LaMotta says ... if only some it would have taken.

    RIP, Jake - there will never be another.
     
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    Damn.
     
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  11. JeremyCorbyn

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    Yeah, Tyson is actually a decent boxing historian, so he is kinda a bit like an excited kid when the he is in the presence of legends! Funny, Tyson seemed more together when he was young than when he got older, normally the other way round. He is an enigma.
     
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    Waaay too many boxing greats have passed these last few years. Those links to the past, that we can only read about or watch footage, they actually lived them. A time before multiple belts, when the old 15 rounds were the norm and no one complained. They were harder people back then no doubt s, they had to be. And none came harder than jake.. So it's another sad day for boxing.

    Rip
     
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    His mold has long since been broken. Fearless and tough beyond measure. RIP.
     
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    An absolute ATG great and legend. Cut from the cloth of the greats and a true mans man.

    RIP.
     
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    Rip. He was the last guy left from that era.
     
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