The binomial they set up Mike Tyson And his trainer Cus D’Amato revolutionized boxing. Coach meets young Tyson 13 years And, after he saw the training, he was very clear with him: “If you listen to me I will make you the youngest person in history”. D’Amato had already changed Floyd Patterson Became world champion in 1957, but unfortunately he would not live to see how ‘Iron Mike’ fulfilled his prediction.
Tyson at such a young age Trained in state reformI can go to his partner, Cus and Camille’s house on the weekends. When he completed his term at the reform school, he settled full-time in his teacher’s home. ‘Warrior’s Manual’ Included a mental work According to the challenge.
D’Amato prepares her fighters mentally to respond to adversity. He taught them that You had to live in fear And you don’t get paralyzed by it. Tyson, a young man with many insecurities who needed to be mentored, was immersed in D’Amato’s method.. Concerts of Famous Phrases Cus was known and the success of his most advanced student ensured that his teachings were passed on to posterity.
He often refers to fear: “Fear is the greatest obstacle to learning, but it is your best friend; Nature has given us fear to survive, we cannot see it as an enemy. “Think how many times a day a man would die if he were not afraid.”
The New York coach then arrived More than 70 years And he is an expert in approaching any situation favorably: “Fatigue in the ring is 90% mental, it’s just an excuse to quit.”; You can’t sleep the night of the fight, but don’t worry because someone else can’t either; “Mike, use your instincts, but don’t be emotional.”.
He also liked to say: “Give a weak man a little strength and he will be addicted to it”. Because he always wanted Tyson to learn something from everything he did, he knew how to turn even the everyday situation on its head. One day he told Mike To pick up the trash And, when he answered, he told him This makes him a good boxer. “How is that possible?” To which Tyson replied: “Because doing what you hate doing what you love is the right move for someone who aspires to greatness.”
Young Tyson began fighting as an amateur at the age of 14, and Cus constantly had him repeat two phrases: “Best boxer in the world. No one can beat me”. Unfortunately, D’Amato died in November 1985 and ‘Iron Mike’ did not become champion until 1986. He is proud to have created the most feared heavyweight in history.
