Cus Damato

About

Boxing manager and trainer who was a believer in peek-a-boo boxing, and who trained many legends, including Mike Tyson. He also trained Floyd Patterson and José Torres. 

Before Fame

He was a successful amateur boxer, but couldn't fight professionally because of an eye injury, so he turned to managing and training. 

Trivia

He was a trainer for more than 50 years. The Cus D'Amato Memorial Award was established in his honor. 

Family Life

He was born in the Bronx, New York, and died in Catskill, New York.

Associated With

He is credited with tutoring many famous managers and trainers, including Teddy Atlas.