LaMottadied Tuesdaydue to complications from pneumonia.
Scorsese also remembered as a champ.
He was, as they say, larger than life, the Oscar-winning director said in a statement.
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He lived a tough life, with a lot to overcome, but thats exactly what he did.
Im glad to have had the chance to know him.
I sparred with people with gear on, but we were careful, De NirotoldTimein 2013.
We werent looking to kill anyone.
Then I trained with Jake.
He would say, Hit me, dont worry, dont worry.
He was 55, but he was really tough.
I didnt realize until I got to his age that you could still take a punch.
