Portrait of Cus D'Amato

No. 41 · Coaching Legends

Cus D'Amato

Boxing

Mike Tyson and psychological mastery

Cus D'Amato was an American boxing trainer and manager who worked with Floyd Patterson, José Torres and Mike Tyson. His coaching connected technical preparation with attention to a fighter's confidence and response to fear. He also influenced other trainers through the methods and relationships developed in his gyms.

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