I used to psyche myself out. Only, back then, we didn't know the word 'psyche.' — Jake LaMotta Copy Share Image
Subconsciously - I didn't know it then, I realize it today when I know a little bit more about the mind and the brain - I fought like I didn't deserve to live. — Jake LaMotta Copy Share Image
I'm the Godfather of Boxing. Everything is out in the open with me. What you see is what you get. — Jake LaMotta Copy Share
I fought Sugar Ray Robinson so many times, it's a wonder I don't have diabetes. — Jake LaMotta Copy Share
God's been pretty good to me. He made me duck all those punches that were supposed to land. — Jake LaMotta Copy Share
I ask for personal appearance fees because I've earned them. I deserve them. My presence at events is what they need, so they ought… — Jake LaMotta Copy Share
I was able to convince my body that I could take it and nobody could hurt me. I might've gotten cut, stitches over my… — Jake LaMotta Copy Share
I wasn't born to be a fighter. My hands are too small, and look at these short arms. — Jake LaMotta Copy Share
You don't compare a guy with 30 or 40 fights with a guy who had 200 fights and fought over 25 years. — Jake LaMotta Copy Share
People get in auto accidents, they're paralyzed for life. I got hurt worse getting married. — Jake LaMotta Copy Share
