75 Quotes by Jake LaMotta

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    The three toughest fighters I ever fought were Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Robinson and Sugar Ray Robinson. I fought Sugar so many times, I’m surprised I’m not diabetic.

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    I fought Sugar Ray so often, I almost got diabetes.

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    Besides Bob Satterfield, the only ones who ever hurt me were my ex-wives.

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    I read the Romans had bread and circuses. We had home relief and boxing.

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    In my whole career, I’ve never really gotten hurt. The only ones that really hurt me were my wives.

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    I had such a crazy life. How I got away with it, I don't know.

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    I fought Sugar Ray Robinson so many times, it's a wonder I don't have diabetes.

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    Everybody has a temper, but mine was set on a hair trigger.

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