Joey LaMotta

Giuseppe "Joey" LaMotta (April 27, 1925 – December 29, 1991)[2] was the younger brother and one time manager of former world middleweight boxing champion, Jake LaMotta.

Joey LaMotta
Statistics
Real nameGiuseppe LaMotta
Weight(s)Middleweight[1]
Nationality American
Born(1925-04-27)April 27, 1925
Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 29, 1991(1991-12-29) (aged 66)
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. 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.[3][4] Joey LaMotta was portrayed by Joe Pesci in Raging Bull, the 1980 film that portrayed his brother's turbulent life and career. Pesci was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance, which he lost to Timothy Hutton for Ordinary People.

Professional boxing record
32 Wins (22 knockouts, 10 decisions), 5 Losses (1 knockout, 4 decisions), 2 Draws[1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 32-5-2 Freddie Flores PTS 10 1946-11-05 Park Arena, Bronx, New York, U.S.
Loss 32-4-2 Freddie Flores TKO 4 (10), 3:00 1946-10-21 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 32-3-2 Anton Raadik PTS 10 1946-09-12 Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win 32-2-2 Gene Boland SD 10 1946-08-07 University of Detroit Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Loss 31-2-2 Joe Blackwood UD 10 1946-05-10 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Draw 31-1-2 Joe Blackwood PTS 10 1946-04-12 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Win 31-1-1 John Henry Johnson TKO 4 (8), 1:59 1946-03-29 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Win 30-1-1 Tony Riccio PTS 8 1946-03-18 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 29-1-1 Bobby Berger UD 8 1946-03-12 Park Arena, Bronx, New York, U.S.
Win 28-1-1 Bobby Berger UD 8 1946-02-05 Park Arena, Bronx, New York, U.S.
Win 27-1-1 Art Brown UD 10 1945-12-07 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win 26-1-1 Johnny Jones KO 5 (8) 1945-11-23 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Win 25-1-1 Andres Gomez KO 2 (8), 2:41 1945-10-23 Park Arena, Bronx, New York, U.S.
Win 24-1-1 Larney Moore TKO 5 (6), 1:25 1945-10-15 Stanley Arena, New Britain, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 23-1-1 Dan Aldrich KO 1 (8), 0:56 1945-10-09 Park Arena, Bronx, New York, U.S.
Win 22-1-1 Martin Doyle TKO 2 (6), 1:35 1945-09-26 Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win 21-1-1 Ballesandro Carubia TKO 4 (8) 1945-09-15 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Win 20-1-1 Jimmy Mills KO 4 (8) 1945-09-04 Sterling Oval, Bronx, New York, U.S.
Win 19-1-1 Lew Perez KO 2 (10) 1945-08-13 Mitchell Field, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 18-1-1 Billy Johnson PTS 6 1945-08-10 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, U.S.
Win 17-1-1 Jack Garrity KO 2 (6) 1945-06-29 Carney Auditorium, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win 16-1-1 Charlie Finley KO 1 (8) 1945-06-25 Mitchell Field, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 15-1-1 Jimmy Davis KO 4 (8), 0:37 1945-06-19 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win 14-1-1 Tom Collins PTS 6 1945-06-11 Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, New York, U.S.
Loss 13-1-1 Jimmy Mills PTS 7 1945-05-16 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
Draw 13-0-1 Jimmy Mills PTS 6 1945-05-02 Armory, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 13-0 Lee Black RTD 3 (6) 1945-04-28 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Win 12-0 Dave Carver KO 2 (6), 1:37 1945-04-27 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Win 11-0 Fernand Demers TKO 1 (6), 2:42 1945-04-20 St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, U.S.
Win 10-0 Baudelio Valencia KO 3 (6), 1:45 1945-04-10 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win 9-0 Al Jackson KO 1 (6), 2:15 1945-03-26 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win 8-0 Jimmy Campbell KO 1 (6) 1945-03-19 U.S.O. Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Win 7-0 Lee Black KO 2 (6), 1:55 1945-03-13 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win 6-0 Baudelio Valencia PTS 6 1945-03-06 Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 5-0 Ernest Barnwell PTS 6 1945-02-27 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win 4-0 Jerry McGee TKO 2 (4) 1945-02-24 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Win 3-0 Buddy Jackson KO 1 (4), 2:45 1945-02-20 Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 2-0 Lew Perez PTS 4 1945-02-13 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win 1-0 Charley Howard TKO 1 (4) 1945-02-06 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
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References
  1. "Joey LaMotta boxing record at boxrec.com". Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  2. "Joey LaMotta profile at boxrec.com". Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  3. NY Times - 2001 Golden Gloves
  4. "John LaMotta profile at IMDb". Retrieved January 1, 2019.
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