Cus D'Amato date of birth:
January 17, 1908
How old was Cus D'Amato when died?
77
Where was Cus D'Amato born?
The Bronx
When did Cus D'Amato die?
November 4, 1985
What is Cus D'Amato nationality?
American
What is Cus D'Amato's occupation?
Boxing manager and trainer
Short Biography
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 went on to become members of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Several successful boxing trainers, including Teddy Atlas, Kevin Rooney, and Joe Fariello, were tutored by D'Amato. He was a proponent of the peek-a-boo style of boxing, in which the fighter holds his gloves close to his cheeks and pulls his arms tight against his torso. The style was criticized by some because it was believed that a legitimate attack could not be launched from it.