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Constantine "Cus" D'Amato (January 17, 1908 – November 4, 1985) was an American boxing manager and trainer who handled the careers of Mike Tyson, Floyd Patterson, and José Torres, all of whom went on to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Several successful boxing trainers, including Teddy Atlas and Kevin Rooney, were tutored by D'Amato.
Jun 13, 2020 · Cus D’Amato was able to do just that. Tyson grew up poor and had a rough upbringing that included more than 30 arrests before he was 13 years old. D’Amato was able to become a father figure, a mentor, and a boxing trainer that helped Tyson become the youngest boxer to ever become heavyweight champion of the world. Who was Cus D’Amato?
Aug 1, 2022 · Muhammad Ali is recognized by many as the greatest ever not just because of his boxing prowess but because of the influence he had on the whole world itself....
Jan 29, 2023 · A pugilistic genius, Cus used the values from his Italian heritage to change the lives of many troubled kids. The Beginning. Constantine “Cus” D’Amato was born in the Bronx on January 17, 1908, to Damiano (1868–1938) and Elisabetta (1875–1913) — both immigrants from Toritto, Italy. Cus had three brothers, Rocco, Gerald, and Anthony ...
Jan 13, 2022 · Legendary boxing trainer, the late Cus D’Amato and heavyweight boxing legend “Iron” Mike Tyson exemplified the incredible relationship between a fighter and his coach. They are an indelible representation of a bond that is forged only through the trials of combat in the ring. D’Amato believed in Tyson the moment he laid his eyes on him ...
Aug 5, 2021 · Cus D’Amato’s Early Life. Constantine D’Amato, the son of American Italian parents was born in the New York borough of the Bronx on January 17th 1908. ‘Cus’ as he would come to be known had quite an interesting early life and not one you would necessarily associate with someone who would go on to become a legendary boxing trainer.
Oct 18, 2020 · Cus D'Amato was a legendary boxing trainer and manager who guided the careers of Floyd Patterson, Jose Torres, and Mike Tyson. Learn more about his life, his philosophy, and his influence on the sport of boxing in this comprehensive wiki article.
May 30, 2017 · by Mike Tyson and Larry Sloman. An intimate look at the life and leadership lessons of Cus D’Amato, the legendary boxing trainer and Mike Tyson’s surrogate father. From being a pigeon gofer I ...
Mar 6, 2019 · Cus D'Amato produced three world champions in Mike Tyson, Floyd Patterson and Jose Torres. 'Non-Compromised Pendulum' commemorates the science behind D'Amato's teachings.
Other articles where Cus D’Amato is discussed: Floyd Patterson: …and soon began training with Constantine (“Cus”) D’Amato, who later worked with Mike Tyson. Patterson won New York Golden Gloves titles in 1951 and 1952 and earned the gold medal as a middleweight at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Fin. His first professional fight took place on Sept. 12,…
