Cus D'Amato Quotes

A collection of quotes by Cus D'Amato.

Cus D'Amato (1908-1985) was an influential American boxing trainer and manager. He is known for his expertise in the sport and mentoring legendary fighters like Floyd Patterson and Mike Tyson. D'Amato is credited with developing the "peek-a-boo" style of boxing, where fighters use a high guard to protect their chin while launching quick counterattacks. He believed in mental fortitude, discipline, and tactical brilliance, emphasizing the psychological aspects of the sport. D'Amato's impact on the boxing world remains significant, as he shaped the careers of several boxing champions.

The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the he

The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero uses his fear, projects it onto his opponent, while the coward runs. It's the same thing, fear, but it's what you do with it that matters.

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Fear

A fighter has to know fear.

A fighter has to know fear.

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Fear

To see a man beaten not by a better opponent but by himself

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

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