Cus D'Amato quotes

Cus D'Amato was a legendary boxing trainer known for guiding Mike Tyson to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history. Born in 1908, D'Amato had a keen eye for talent and a unique training philosophy that emphasized mental toughness and strategy in the ring. He believed in the power of discipline and dedication in achieving success. D'Amato's influence in the world of boxing is still felt today, as his teachings continue to inspire and shape the careers of aspiring fighters. Learn more about Cus D'Amato and his impact on the sport of boxing.

To see a man beaten not by a better opponent but by himself is a tragedy.

- Cus D'Amato

The hero and the coward both feel the same thing: fear; it’s what they do with that fear that separates them.

- Cus D'Amato

No matter what anyone says, no matter the excuse or explanation, whatever a person does in the end is what he intended to do all along.

- Cus D'Amato

I believe a man is a professional when he can do what needs to be done no matter how he feels within. An amateur is an amateur in his attitude emotionally. A professional is an professional in the way he thinks and feels and in his ability to execute under the most trying conditions.

- Cus D'Amato

A man who’s thinking or worried about getting hit is not gonna have a good sense of anticipation. He will in fact get hit

- Cus D'Amato

A boy comes to me with a spark of interest, I feed the spark and it becomes a flame. I feed the flame and it becomes a fire. I feed the fire and it becomes a roaring blaze.

- Cus D'Amato

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Cus D'Amato quotes