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Why was LaMotta subject to significant punishment in his fights?

  • Due to lack of defense

  • He was slower than his opponents

  • His style involved taking as much as he dished out

  • He wasn't physically strong

Answer

Jake LaMotta's style of fighting involved taking as much as he dished out. This made him subject to significant punishment in his fights, as he was often on the receiving end of heavy blows. LaMotta's style was effective in that it allowed him to wear down his opponents, but it also took a toll on his own body.
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