D'Amato, Cus (Constantine) b. January 17, 1908 d. November 4, 1985 Professional Boxing Manager/Trainer. An International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, he discovered, trained and managed world heavyweight champions Floyd Patterson, Jose Torres and Mike Tyson. Considered a man of integrity, tough and disciplined, he opposed the International Boxing Commission monopoly and won greater benefits for fighters and boxing in general. He invented the peek-a-boo stance and punching code, encouraged fighters to be responsible and productive citizens. He died of pneumonia...[Read More] (Bio by: Geri D'Amato Olbermann) Saint Patricks Cemetery, Jefferson Heights, Greene County, New York, USA
b. January 17, 1908 d. November 4, 1985