Heres an interesting picture of Jake and Joe together. I had heard from different sources that Jake always wanted to fight Joe but was obviously never able to. I can't recall seeing this picture for some reason, so I thought I would post it.
http://www.authenticsportscollectibles.com/store/images/yhst-81133203797394_1859_42638473-L.jpg

Is it just me or does that photo look photoshopped..

A little, but its difficult for me to tell because of the quality.

interesting photo, never seen it before, thanks for that.

Well not only that, it looks like both men after a fight, or traning. Did they one time spar together or something haha. We are just gonna have to wait for the guys who know about Boxing of the old days.

I've never seen it before.

yeah I've seen it on google a few times. Never knew if it was real or not.

Ask yogi.

yeah I've seen it on google a few times. Never knew if it was real or not.

Ask yogi.

yeah if you goggle Lamotta you get it under images

compair that picture of joe louis to the one that fought around the time this picture was takein and if you see a difference you'll know ...frankly i dont buy it because its only signed by lamotta ...poorly might i add while

and another thing if you notice jake is kinda looking forward in a daze like hes punching a punching bag

while joe louis is looking right down but i dunno you'd have to compair pictures

yeah I've seen it on google a few times. Never knew if it was real or not.

Ask yogi.

I wouldn't know if the photo is legit or not, Stinger, although if it is real, it certainly looks like it was taken in either 1946 or '47 (LaMotta looks youngish in it, and Louis looks like he did in the year or two right after the war), and my best guess is that it was taken at Stillman's Gym in New York while Louis was putting the final touches on his training for one of his title defenses that would take place in that city...I didn't check myself, but some cross-referencing might show that LaMotta also fought in New York at around the exact same time as one of Louis' title defenses in those years.

I wouldn't know if the photo is legit or not, Stinger, although if it is real, it certainly looks like it was taken in either 1946 or '47 (LaMotta looks youngish in it, and Louis looks like he did in the year or two right after the war), and my best guess is that it was taken at Stillman's Gym in New York while Louis was putting the final touches on his training for one of his title defenses that would take place in that city...I didn't check myself, but some cross-referencing might show that LaMotta also fought in New York at around the exact same time as one of Louis' title defenses in those years.

What are you? A boxing encyclopedia?

Everytime I read one of your posts I either learn something new or I'm amazed at your insight. The same goes for that bloke K-Dogg. Keep it up.

yeah that pic is legit. its in Jakes book raging bull. LaMotta always wanted to fight Louis but knew he couldn't carry a heavyweight build without being to slow to fight him

Interesting pic. Indeed two legends. As of it being real or not I dont know.Dude said it was in Jakes book, so I guess it is. Either way its a good pic.

Thanks for the info!

compair that picture of joe louis to the one that fought around the time this picture was takein and if you see a difference you'll know ...frankly i dont buy it because its only signed by lamotta ...poorly might i add while

and another thing if you notice jake is kinda looking forward in a daze like hes punching a punching bag

while joe louis is looking right down but i dunno you'd have to compair pictures

yeah your kinda right, plus whats that orange star in the bottom right hand corner for?

It's real. It was in LaMotta's book, actually a better quality version of it where LaMotta does not look such a lighter different shade (which is what causes the pic to look photoshopped to begin with). If I had a scanner, I'd show you.