I waited all those years for a title shot, and when I finally got it, I had to pay $20,000 for the opportunity. My purse was only $18,000. So to make money, I had to bet $10,000 on myself at 8-5. That was how it was in those days.
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"I waited all those years for a title shot, and when I finally got it, I had to pay $20,000 for the opportunity. My purse was only $18,000. So to make money, I had to bet $10,000 on myself at 8-5. That was how it was in those days." — Jake LaMotta #moneywealth
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I waited all those years for a title shot, and when I finally got it, I had to pay $20,000 for the opportunity. My purse was only $18,000. So to make money, I had to bet $10,000 on myself at 8-5. That was how it was in those days. — Jake LaMotta
About Jake LaMotta
Jake LaMotta was a Athlete from United States (1922–2017).
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Who said "I waited all those years for a title shot, and when I finally got it, I had to…"?
This quote is attributed to Jake LaMotta, a Athlete from United States.
When did Jake LaMotta live?
Jake LaMotta lived from 1922 – 2017.
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