About
American boxing manager and trainer known for training several high-profile boxers that ended up being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and for training a few other trainers to continue his effective training legacy.
Before Fame
He began boxing at a young age after an uncle and brother began doing it. He had a brief career as an amateur boxer and fought as both a featherweight and lightweight. He was unable to pursue a professional career because of an eye injury, which prompted him to focus on training and managing other boxers.
Trivia
The Cus D'Amato Memorial Award was named after him in his memory and was established by the Boxing Writers Association of America. The first recipient of the award was Mike Tyson in the year 1986. He was considered to be one of the greatest boxing managers and trainers of all time.
Family Life
He was born Constantine D'Amato in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City, New York. He was born to Italian immigrants, and both of his parents were both from Toritto, Italy. He had three brothers. He entered a common law relationship with Camille Ewald in the 1940s. He died from pneumonia on November 4, 1985.
Associated With
He trained many boxers, but his most well-known boxers were Floyd Patterson, José Torres, and Mike Tyson. He also tutored fellow trainer Teddy Atlas.
