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My Life with Cus D'Amato
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Mike Tyson
About this listen
From the former heavyweight champion and New York Times best-selling memoirist comes an intimate look at the life and leadership lessons of Cus D'Amato, the legendary boxing trainer and Mike Tyson's surrogate father.
When Cus D'Amato first saw 13-year-old Mike Tyson spar in the ring, he proclaimed, "That's the heavyweight champion of the world." D'Amato, who had previously managed the careers of world champions Floyd Patterson and José Torres, would go on to train the young Tyson and raise him as a son. D'Amato died a year before Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
In Tyson's best-selling memoir Undisputed Truth, he recounted the role D'Amato played in his formative years, adopting him at age 16 after his mother died and shaping him both physically and mentally after Tyson had spent years living in fear and poverty. In Iron Ambition, Tyson elaborates on the life lessons that D'Amato passed down to him and reflects on how the trainer's words of wisdom continue to resonate with him outside the ring. The book also chronicles Cus' courageous fight against the mobsters who controlled boxing, revealing more than we've ever known about this singular cultural figure.
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“In this tender and disturbing hybrid of memoir and biography, former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson examines one of the most unusual characters in boxing history…. Tyson’s love for Cus D’Amato is more than apparent, but it doesn’t lead him to downplay his teacher’s myriad faults.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
"The boxing champion, infamous for biting and beating, reveals his soft side in this memoir of his longtime mentor and trainer.... [Tyson] writes respectfully and affectionately [about Constantine 'Cus' D'Amato], though some of the old toughness hangs on.... A belated but welcome homage to a boxing legend who died shortly before Tyson's career took off. Fans of the sweet science will want to have a look." (Kirkus Reviews)
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If you liked the Undisputed Truth, listen to this one. As a boxing trainer myself, I really appreciate Cus D’Amato’s teachings.
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- faio emelio
- 06-09-21
Cus was a Commie
this book explains a lot about Mike Tyson and the psychological manipulation that he was under with Cus
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-18-18
good for fighters, trainers, and people in general
love it! the teachings and the stories are great. will keep you wanting more!
I recommend it
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- Darwin H.
- 10-01-18
Another must have by Iron Mike
After reading "Undisputed Truth" this one was a must have. In this project Mike let's his audience deeper into his relationship with his father figure, Cus D'Amato, and into the life of a fearless man that set Mike into an incredible life. One has to wonder what kind of heights Mike had reached if Cus would have been blessed with a few more years of life. Rest in paradise Cus.
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- Lama76146
- 07-13-18
Amazing!
This was an entertaining, informative and inspirational account of a young Mike Tyson's life with his mentor and stepfather, motivator, boxing genius, and all around great man Cus D' Amato.
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- Ron
- 08-31-18
awesome book
at times this book seemed long maybe too analytical. then in the end it tied everything together for triumph, philosophy and life . great inspiring book.
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- frankothomas
- 07-12-21
Awesome book
I’ve always been a huge Tyson fan and I’d definitely recommend this book to anyone else interested in boxing. Very detailed and informative on past events and boxing greats!
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- Raymond J Brewer
- 03-28-19
Great Book ... Highly recommended
More than a book ... A true inspiration for me in my life journey to a better Man for me and my son 🙏🏾 ... Can't wait to listen to it again ... Yeah I said it a 19 hr book and about to knock it out again ... #IronAmbition
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- Kayla Miller
- 11-19-21
Incredibly moving
It seemed at times, that Mike himself was doing the narration, every once of emotion was there as I listened. There were times I laughed out loud and times I had tear in my eyes, it’s such a great and inspiring story and life these two men shared. I’m a 54 year old man, and it makes me want to push myself and be better in every way. Thank you for sharing your stories Mike. Much love to and your family.
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- brandon
- 02-07-22
great story
very informative. gives a great background on tyson and how he became the greatest. Cus was such a big part in molding tyson to who he is today.
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