Laurent Dauthuille facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Laurent Dauthuille |
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Laurent Dauthuille (left) is knocked down by Jake LaMotta with 13 seconds left in a September 13, 1950 middleweight title fight.
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| Real name | Laurent Dauthuille |
| Nickname(s) | The Tarzan of Buzenval |
| Rated at | Middleweight |
| Nationality |  French |
| Born | 20 February 1924 Chaumont, France |
| Died | 10 July 1971 (aged 47) Rueil-Malmaison, France |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 62 |
| Wins | 45 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 4 |
| No contests | 0 |
Laurent Dauthuille (born February 20, 1924 – died July 10, 1971) was a famous French boxer. He was known for his powerful punches and exciting fights. He competed in the middleweight division.
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Laurent Dauthuille's Boxing Career
Laurent Dauthuille started his boxing journey in France. He later moved to Montreal, Canada, in the late 1940s. There, people gave him the cool nickname The Tarzan of Buzenval. He quickly became a well-known fighter.
Notable Victories
During his career, Dauthuille fought and beat many strong boxers. Some of these included famous names like Steve Belloise, Tony Janiro, and Eugene Hairston. He also defeated Norman Hayes, Johnny Greco, and Paddy Young. These wins showed he was a top contender. He also beat Bobby Dawson, Tuzo Portuguez, Luc van Dam, and Robert Charron.
The Big Fight: Dauthuille vs. LaMotta
Laurent Dauthuille's most famous fight happened on September 13, 1950. He challenged Jake LaMotta for the world middleweight championship. This was a rematch, as Dauthuille had beaten LaMotta before. In their first fight, Dauthuille won by a unanimous decision. This means all the judges agreed he was the winner.
The championship fight was very exciting. Dauthuille was ahead on points as the fight went into the final round. He was just seconds away from winning the world title. However, LaMotta launched a powerful series of punches. Dauthuille was knocked down and could not get back up. He lost the fight by knockout with only 13 seconds left. This fight was so dramatic that Ring Magazine named it the "Fight of the Year" for 1950.
After the Championship Fight
After his big fight with LaMotta, Laurent Dauthuille continued to box. He fought 15 more times. However, he never got another chance to fight for a world title. He retired from boxing after a successful career.
