Mike s wife suggested we do a full book about mike s mentor, his trainer, and his adopted father, the great cus damato, outlining his unique philosophy of selfimprovement. Learn the simple secrets that took boxers like mike tyson to greatness boxing, reemus, bailey, reemus on. Those who know his story know that trainermentor cus damato played a big part in his rise to heavyweight champion of the world. The trainer who turned mike tyson into a champion in a new book, tyson recalls how he learned to prepare, visualize and affirm victory through tough lessons from trainer cus damato. Mike tysons training routine was very grueling and taxing. My life with cus damato by mike tyson and larry sloman. The 5 strategic principles that turned mike tyson into a world champion ebook. Mike tyson s new book is a memorial to the man who made him a champion tyson says trainer cus damato is the reason he had such a legendary career. New book preserves the legacy and science of cus damato. Mike tyson didnt become a champion by reading about personal development he used a simple daily routine. This biographical novel explores the enigmatic life of cus damato with all the accuracy regardless, if you love boxing, you will not be able to put this book down. The greatest boxing coach in history the cus damato mind teaches the principles and philosophies of the great trainer damato, which took young boys such as mike tyson and floyd patterson to the heavyweight championship in a few short years.
Anthony hopkins to star as cus damato in new mike tyson. I wanted to impress cus, he writes in the 585page book he coauthored with writer larry sloman. My life with cus damato, tyson tells the story of the wellknown boxing manager who had shepherded the careers of great fighters such as floyd patterson. Mike tysons new book is a memorial to the man who made him. I think it is fair to say that despite passing away before he taught everything he needed to teach mike tyson, he planted the seeds to complete his job. It was in 1980, that the legendary boxing trainer cus damato discovered the young juvenile delinquent, mike tyson. The teachings in this book will defenitly shape my own approach to training. Cus damato produced three world champions in mike tyson, floyd patterson and jose torres. Again, the timeline is unclear, but bobby stewart took mike tyson to meet damato sometime between tysons 12th year of age. Mike tysons training routine and diet plan fortis fightwear. Mike tysons new book is a memorial to the man who made him a champion tyson says trainer cus damato is the reason he had such a legendary career. I thought i would pick out some passages from it, loosely organized into the following sections.
Tyson says trainer cus damato is the reason he had such a legendary career. Inside, tyson details his relationship with his trainer and what took him from a punk kid in brooklyn involved in petty crime to 7 years later becoming the. Although mike tyson was heavily influenced by cus training and concepts, he was a unique fighter and as such he implemented a personal peekaboo style of boxing that did not necessarily follow. It explores the life of mike tyson, from the death of his guardian and trainer cus damato to his rape conviction.
Mike recounted the years he spent with cus up in catskill. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Unfortunately cus damato died a year before tyson become the youngest heavyweight champion ever so he never got to witness mike become world champion. On august 29, 2018, the english version of noncompromised pendulum came to light landmark event for the world of boxing. After the passing of damato, kevin rooney took over as his principal trainer. Mike tyson workout, the training routine of the baddest. New book gives indepth look at cus damatos training. My life with cus damato traces back to his days being bullied and abused in brownsville, through his stops in a bronx juvenile detention center. The story of how mike tyson was discovered by cus damato at age 12 the story of mike tyson s time in juvie and reform school, and how he ended up meeting cus damato, who proclaimed he would be. Learn the simple secrets that took boxers like mike tyson to greatness. Mike tysons daily routine was simple, predictable, and unstoppable in his latest book, iron ambition.
The baddest man on the planet started training at damatos gym in. At his peak, nobody wanted to face him in the ring. Mike tyson opens his heart out in autobiography the undisputed truth. From the former heavyweight champion and new york timesbestselling author comes a powerful look at the life and leadership lessons of cus damato, the legendary boxing trainer and mike tysons surrogate father. Mike tysons daily routine was simple, predictable, and. Mike tyson was petrified of former trainer cus damato during his illustrious boxing career. Cus damato at 12 years old cus damato took part in a street fight with an. What mike tyson and the stoics teach us about innovation. The story of how mike tyson was discovered by cus damato.
Eventually, a young mike was introduced to the coach that would change his life forever. Dont forget to like, comment and subscribe below is the full mike tyson training schedule under the legendary boxing coach cus damato. Mike tysons account of his gargantuan struggles inside and outside the ring makes thrilling reading, writes geoff dyer. Mike tyson and trainer cus damato before his first professional fight has a plan until they get punched in the mouth 18 yearold mike tyson with cus damato before tysons first professional fight against hector mercedes on march 6 1985 in.
Its a great description of the psychology of a fighter as taught by the great trainer cus damato. Dr scott weiss author of confusing the enemy the cus damato story july 2012 first, you must understand that the grand scheme was all planned by the genius of the sweet science. Mike tyson didnt become a champion by reading about. This also allowed him to be an excellent counter puncher. New book gives indepth look at cus damatos training system. Their book is the first of a series that promises to reveal all about the damato system from every angle. Iron mike tyson cus damato discover and uncover tribute. Cus damato and mike tyson triumph of character documentary duration. The damato numbering system takes a while to get used to. He rarely got hit clean and was a master at evading punches. Its origins, its execution both physically and psychologically, how it affected its adherents and how readers may apply it to achieve success in life. My life with cus damato by mike tyson raw, powerful and disturbinga headspinning take on mr. My life with cus damato, mike tyson lays out what it took to become a champ. The trainer who turned mike tyson into a champion wsj.
Mike tyson details his teacherpupil partnership with cus. Mike tysons new book is a memorial to the man who made him a champion. February 1, 2016 cus damato discover and uncover tribute. Published in 2007, author joe laydens book the last great fight. The first time cus saw young mike fight, he said, that is the world heavyweight champion of the world. The story of how mike tyson was discovered by cus damato at age 12 the story of mike tysons time in juvie and reform school, and how he ended up.
Writing in the wall street journal, brenda cronin relays important life lessons from mike tysons manager and mentor, cus damato. The story of mike tysons time in juvie and reform school, and how he ended up meeting cus damato, who proclaimed he would be the future. Iron ambition spells out damatos techniques for building. Over 30 years ago, when tom patti first began his boxing training under cus damato, he received a blunt yet honest message during his. Boxings first practical guide to transforming the way you think to the same way. Mike tyson opens his heart out in autobiography the. Cus damato philosophers mentality featuring young mike tyson. Still, virtually everyone in mma is a fan of mike tysons fighting, at the least, so it is neat to see his techniques broken out so clearly and helps you appreciate a little more clearly what is going on in his highlights. Noncompromised pendulum commemorates the science behind damatos teachings. As such, one would think that a book about cus from tysons point of view would be a pretty solid investment. Wall street journal philosopher, broadway headliner, fighter, felonmike tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations, and a lot of conventional wisdom during his three decades in the public eye.
He did nothing about it until a fellow inmate and boxer at another reformatory suggested that he meet veteran coach cus damato. Get the cus damato book here and unlock your championship potential. Mike tyson in training shorttracked to championship glory. Mike tyson and his trainer, cus damato, before his first professional fight. Legendary managertrainer cus damato has long been considered one of boxings most complex and polarizing characters. The book also chronicles cuss courageous fight against the mobsters who controlled boxing, revealing more than weve ever known about this singular cultural figure. One of the most inspirational speeches ever mike tyson when life gets hard. Mike tyson admits he does not fear death and instead believes living might be more complicated than dying. Our first book did so well that the publisher wanted a followup immediately. May 30, 2017 tyson says trainer cus damato is the reason he had such a legendary career. My life with cus damato, a new book by mike tyson, former world heavyweight boxing champion. Oscarwinning actor anthony hopkins will star as damato.
The book comprehensively describes the system of the legendary coach cus damato. With mike, cus was able to achieve creating this fighter. Mike tyson michael gerard tyson is considered the most feared boxer ever. Mike tyson opens up about why he doesnt fear death in. What can mike tysons first trainer teach you about your. In this heartfelt clip, mike tyson goes into detail about his. When cus damato first saw yearold mike tyson spar in the ring, he proclaimed, thats the heavyweight champion of the world. Mike tyson and cus damato wonderful story boxing hall.
Mike tyson will always be a fascinating character in the annals of sports history. The extraordinary tale of two men and how one fight changed their lives forever, chronicled the lives of tyson and douglas. The man who made mike tyson in 1980, a young mike tyson was in the tryon school for juvenile delinquents. Tyson said that one of his favorite historical figures was alexander the great, and at the end of the day, thanks to the intense all around, foundational training instilled by the late cus damato, mike tyson was able to become the alexander the great of his generation in the boxing ring. Without cus damato i might be living in some crummy apartment building mike tyson talks about the trainer who transformed him from a fat, frightened kid into the worlds.
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