Mike either would have been killed in some form of crime incident or sent to jail for most of his life. This is an excellent example of untapped potential and environment dynamics. There are ALOT of people in the world who could succeed and go far but they do not have the right people around them if they need console, guidance, direction..etc And they wind up underachievers or just squander their un-tapped talents away. Mike got lucky. I just wish that Cus could have seen Mike attain the top of the pyramid, but I think Cus knew Mike was already on his way but he himself ran out of time.
Cus D’Amato was very special. He took a young misguided kid and taught him how to channel his anger. And the fact that he said Mike Tyson gave him a reason to live is probably the nicest thing someone could say about another person.
I totally agree people think he was nuts but yes he's intelligent after cus died it makes me sick how all these scumbags brought him down a 19 yr old kid I really think he was the only one who could of got to 50.0 but they destroyed him
You can hear the admiration he had for him anytime he speaks about him, it's amazing. Took a second for Mike to get his shit together, but now I'm sure Cus is proud of how he's making the best of his life now.
MEB2kDeez It was all those people robbing and taking advantage of him that was the problem. Accusing him of crimes he didn't commit and so on. Mike not getting his shit together is not accurate.
His shit was together, it was the people around him who shit was fucked up... Being taken advantage of would/should bring the beast out of any man that call himself a man.
The day Cus died would be the turning point in mikes career, the money leeches came at mike and people who didnt give a shit about him surrounded him leading him down a darker road. I look up to mike, but there is no denying if Cus could of made it 5 more years mike would of been the greatest of all time.
@Barfieman362 exactly mike Tyson was the greatest boxer of all time for his generation. The “goat” is so limited in people’s head, there is always more than 1 “goat”
@@CK-id9tr Lewis was better but if Mike didn't lose cus so early he would have learned to keep his head! But cus dying will tyson was still a kid left him vulnerable too the likes oglf Don King
He took this black kid from Brooklyn and brought him everywhere around town, Catskills is all white, upstate farming community, I've been there then, it's almost like an Amish community, and he said, "That's my boy, that's my son. Cus had no real way of telling if Mike was gonna amount to anything, hell he lost 3 fights as a teen, so the "Cus saw dollar signs, and exploited this kid" theory, is pure B.S.! As a white poor inter-city kid, I learned one thing...THE HUMAN SOUL IS COLOR BLIND WHEN IT COMES TO REAL LOVE...I was picked up off the streets by Chris "Rocketman" Sease (Syracuse basketball star) and he tough-loved me and was my Black surrogate Father and Big Brother, Big Brother Love has no color! Could never beat him in basketball though, lol
this is real forreal just to show you how sometimes a complete stranger can come in your life and show you true friendship and love you more than a family member ever did
Cus noticed and felt that Mike suffered from his dysfunctional family, bullying and ultra-violent neighborhood and nurtured and saved Mike. It takes one person with a good heart in loving surroundings with other great people like his wife who fed those young hurt boys Cus brought home. Cus was there and held Mike when his heart was bleeding and Mike's love kept Cus alive.
Seeing mike see cus speak about what he means to him is a truly beautiful thing. The relationship of this father and son is just as powerful to watch as any of mikes matches.
For Tyson to say he felt vulnerable. Of all things a fighter like him that would make any person feel vulnerable just shows how much influence Cus had on Mike and how much respect Mike had for him.
What an amazing relationship they had. They saved each other... Beautiful story. It shows how important it is for young men to have good, strong role models in life...
Cus D’amato was the key to Mike’s success. He changed a misguided kid into a monster with passion, ambition, discipline and he one day became the world champ. Cus’s mindset was the key to it all. And he instilled all those values into Tyson like a slow-burning oven cook, which turned out to produce the most tender meat.
I truly believe that if Cus didn't die, Mike Tyson's career & life would've been different than it turned out. Cus was the man who held him accountable and was Mike's anchor. My family were/are big boxing fans from Philly and I saw Mike as a amateur & professional. He was an amazing fighter who lost his way. But I believe that he found it again. Cus kept Mike alive.
Imagine if Cus had lived till Mike retired, not only would he had gone undefeated, his life would have been alot easier and more constructed with Cus' guidance. I'm glad Mike is doing good now though.
i can only imagine what tyson would have become and achieved if Cus would be with him for more years instead of Don King who took him over and eliminated him at the end. RIP Cus the greatest trainer
This made tears roll down when he said “I believe a person dies when he no longer want to live” that’s probably why Iv been so depressed :( i only find solace in boxing
Mike met cus in 1980, he knew him for 5 yrs a relatively short time, amazing what having someone positive in your life can do..everyone needs a cus in their life!...
The amount of attentiveness and respect Mike has in his eyes when Cus is talking, even with only like 25 pixels on the screen you still see it in his eyes.
If you look at the man Mike has become... He's just like cus . All the podcasts and everything he's doing he doesn't know how many lives he's touched how many people he saved
People say Ali can beat Tyson and I was one of them but I don't know, man. The speed and the power Tyson had against Ali's speed. HMMM. I think Tyson would probably KO Ali if both were on their best day. Also, when Cus left and Rooney was fired and Tyson hooked up with Givens and King, that;s when things fell apart.
I agree mostly. With his power, Ali couldn't have handled too many shots. But Ali was never a KO kid to begin with. He was a straight-up tactician. There were many fights he should have never won just based on power or strength mismatches. He was just good at taking out his opponent.
This was the best boxing trainer in the fucking world it's like looking at Rocky an Mickey,Mike made it cause of this man best trainer ever rip big homie
Cus was the only man that really care about Mike like a father who really wanted the best for him. As you heard Cus was at tge end stage of his life and hadnt a reason to live .... it wasnt about monet, it was about having a reason to live and Mike gave him that. And Cus said he will not leave this earth until Tyson is successful. You can tell from his words the old man meant every word. That is real love. .....
Damn he remember the engraving on his tombstone I hope my son does the same for me when I'm long gone memorized word for word. That's deep genuine love.
I think Cus’s last lesson to Tyson was given to him in death. The last thing he needed to become great was knowing what it is like to lose everything you have, so that was Tyson would fight even harder to keep it.
When an Italian says,” He’s my boy, he’s with me.” it is not a joke. Mike was his son and he lived for Mike.
It doesn’t matter fake race
@@Alexbank2004It's not a race you moron it's a nationality, or in this case ethnicity.
HE FROM ITALIA
@@Alexbank2004 nice bait bonkey
That's right.
I truly believe Cus D'Amato saved Mike Tyson's life
Mike either would have been killed in some form of crime incident or sent to jail for most of his life. This is an excellent example of untapped potential and environment dynamics. There are ALOT of people in the world who could succeed and go far but they do not have the right people around them if they need console, guidance, direction..etc And they wind up underachievers or just squander their un-tapped talents away. Mike got lucky. I just wish that Cus could have seen Mike attain the top of the pyramid, but I think Cus knew Mike was already on his way but he himself ran out of time.
So does Tyson.
@@dravenocklost4253 so funny
...and vice versa.
i rekcon if he did stay alive mike would of been a much different person to what he turned out to be.
Cus D’Amato was very special. He took a young misguided kid and taught him how to channel his anger. And the fact that he said Mike Tyson gave him a reason to live is probably the nicest thing someone could say about another person.
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His life and many others that Mike could had destroyed on his falling path, Cuz was a true sensei
Borderline ... Angelic 🙏🏼
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Dont ever let anyone tell you mike tyson was dumb, the more you listen to him the more you see he was /is highly intelligent.
I totally agree people think he was nuts but yes he's intelligent after cus died it makes me sick how all these scumbags brought him down a 19 yr old kid I really think he was the only one who could of got to 50.0 but they destroyed him
Takes a strong mind to develop the discipline Mike Tyson did for his kind of training.
@@brad4058 Yeah, 99.99999% of society couldn’t do or keep up with what he did.
High intelligent!
You're spot on. People have tried to stereotype him but the truth always comes out.
You can hear the admiration he had for him anytime he speaks about him, it's amazing.
Took a second for Mike to get his shit together, but now I'm sure Cus is proud of how he's making the best of his life now.
MEB2kDeez It was all those people robbing and taking advantage of him that was the problem. Accusing him of crimes he didn't commit and so on. Mike not getting his shit together is not accurate.
His shit was together, it was the people around him who shit was fucked up... Being taken advantage of would/should bring the beast out of any man that call himself a man.
He wasn't his father....but he was his dad.
@@themastema1189 it's the other way around bro. Lol. "He wasn't his dad, but his FATHER."
Cus knew that when he first met Mike
Mike Tyson’s story is like a spartan warrior story. A young kid, adopted by a great teacher who pulls the warrior spirit out of him.
"because i believe that a person dies when they no longer wants to live" simple and deep
The day Cus died would be the turning point in mikes career, the money leeches came at mike and people who didnt give a shit about him surrounded him leading him down a darker road. I look up to mike, but there is no denying if Cus could of made it 5 more years mike would of been the greatest of all time.
@Barfieman362 exactly mike Tyson was the greatest boxer of all time for his generation. The “goat” is so limited in people’s head, there is always more than 1 “goat”
@@CK-id9tr Lewis was better but if Mike didn't lose cus so early he would have learned to keep his head! But cus dying will tyson was still a kid left him vulnerable too the likes oglf Don King
Muhamed Ali was a loudmouth fraud...
No but you are
@@writenamehere0000 can you explain? I don't get why people think he was good
The pain Mike must have felt for his father, mentor, and friend...😢
When he lost Cus,he lost a big part of himself... when his daughter died, he lost himself completely.
He lost his mother with 16
I would to
Na he came back wiser now, hes seen so much
@@vin8754 he‘ll never fully recover
@@vin8754 When he started to fight again, his mental health has been doing great. Really makes me happy to see Mike like this again
Respect
Rip
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As Mike Tyson would say
Rethpect
‘Cus’ The Godfather of boxing. “ He’s my boy. He’s with me” That’s is something man. It’s more than love, respect and loyalty.
He took this black kid from Brooklyn and brought him everywhere around town, Catskills is all white, upstate farming community, I've been there then, it's almost like an Amish community, and he said, "That's my boy, that's my son. Cus had no real way of telling if Mike was gonna amount to anything, hell he lost 3 fights as a teen, so the "Cus saw dollar signs, and exploited this kid" theory, is pure B.S.! As a white poor inter-city kid, I learned one thing...THE HUMAN SOUL IS COLOR BLIND WHEN IT COMES TO REAL LOVE...I was picked up off the streets by Chris "Rocketman" Sease (Syracuse basketball star) and he tough-loved me and was my Black surrogate Father and Big Brother, Big Brother Love has no color! Could never beat him in basketball though, lol
beautiful, much love!!
@@pendejoboludo663 Preach!🙌🏿
stop focusing on race
@@bubbasturnrocco919 excactly, thats what he meant with that comment, love has no color
this is real forreal just to show you how sometimes a complete stranger can come in your life and show you true friendship and love you more than a family member ever did
I agree
Cus noticed and felt that Mike suffered from his dysfunctional family, bullying and ultra-violent neighborhood and nurtured and saved Mike. It takes one person with a good heart in loving surroundings with other great people like his wife who fed those young hurt boys Cus brought home. Cus was there and held Mike when his heart was bleeding and Mike's love kept Cus alive.
Seeing mike see cus speak about what he means to him is a truly beautiful thing. The relationship of this father and son is just as powerful to watch as any of mikes matches.
Their relationship, staggering
Could you imagine what mike would do if he seen cus getting mugged or assaulted.
Probably rip their heart out, literally.
Pitbull mode
I would feel very sorry for that guy
Amen
@@wille7319 and eat there children
cus believed in mike he thought that mike will raise his name forever
Thanx Cus for giving us Iron Mike and Mike Tyson the man
For Tyson to say he felt vulnerable. Of all things a fighter like him that would make any person feel vulnerable just shows how much influence Cus had on Mike and how much respect Mike had for him.
Beautiful video! Made me cry...
Cus was a legend a master trainer he trained Floyd Patterson. He made Mike Tyson a champion We miss you Cus!!
I love Mike man he is genuinely decent guy despite his past, he’s got a big heart.
I've always felt within my heart that Cus was a great man.
What an amazing relationship they had. They saved each other... Beautiful story. It shows how important it is for young men to have good, strong role models in life...
D’Amato was mike’s guardian angel in a human version of course literally saved him.
I just realized Mickeys speech to Rocky in Rocky 5 during the flashback scene is word for word what Cus said about Mike
(Rocky 5 1990) When Rocky goes back to the his old gym and remembers Mic, that scene drew from what Cus D'Amato was saying here.
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That bond was so real and inspirational
mike tyson is a legend of all time long life brother
Cus D’amato was the key to Mike’s success. He changed a misguided kid into a monster with passion, ambition, discipline and he one day became the world champ. Cus’s mindset was the key to it all. And he instilled all those values into Tyson like a slow-burning oven cook, which turned out to produce the most tender meat.
I truly believe that if Cus didn't die, Mike Tyson's career & life would've been different than it turned out. Cus was the man who held him accountable and was Mike's anchor. My family were/are big boxing fans from Philly and I saw Mike as a amateur & professional. He was an amazing fighter who lost his way. But I believe that he found it again. Cus kept Mike alive.
yup. it was a lot of factors that led to what happened but after Cus died Mike fell to the sharks especially that devil Don King.
Behind most great master is a valuable teacher that makes one great.
Cus gave a unmatchable diamond to world in shape of fighter like tyson
Imagine if Cus had lived till Mike retired, not only would he had gone undefeated, his life would have been alot easier and more constructed with Cus' guidance. I'm glad Mike is doing good now though.
So a year or 2? Mike would have everyone beat by that point with the guidance of cus
i can only imagine what tyson would have become and achieved if Cus would be with him for more years instead of Don King who took him over and eliminated him at the end.
RIP Cus the greatest trainer
Alex Martinis #Truth
This made tears roll down when he said “I believe a person dies when he no longer want to live” that’s probably why Iv been so depressed :( i only find solace in boxing
That line (and in fact the whole speech) shows up in Rocky 5. One of the best scenes of the movie.
I feel the same way but with kung fu.
this is what micky said to rocky
kid awesome dude thats what i was searching here. Mickey. Get up you son of a bitch coz mickey loves u.
Yup
Screw mickey...cus said it first
I really love that quote at the end about the fire
2022 and this is the first time I have seen this.my god.
An exceptional man, fearless by word..fearless by action.
Now I see why MIKE gets choked up and emotional when speaking about CUS‼️🥺😢
Mike met cus in 1980, he knew him for 5 yrs a relatively short time, amazing what having someone positive in your life can do..everyone needs a cus in their life!...
The amount of attentiveness and respect Mike has in his eyes when Cus is talking, even with only like 25 pixels on the screen you still see it in his eyes.
yep. at that time. he feels like cus is his real dad..both legends
Pretty sure.Cus would be proud of.him now a days . He's a far better person than what he was in the 1990s
Love the bond they had cus let Mike know that he mattered and he was loved and that ladies and gentlemen is more valuable than any world title
God bless Mike & Cus.
He kept his word, he never left until he became a success.
I love Mike and Cus. This made me cry
Thats absolutely beautiful for what they had, not many people have that in an eternity
Mike is one he'll of a smart man he is also very honest his life is amazing story
2:50! Holy shit! Incredible speed!
the version with audio is much scarier
If you look at the man Mike has become... He's just like cus . All the podcasts and everything he's doing he doesn't know how many lives he's touched how many people he saved
We all need some one good friend like that
He's your guardian angel Mike.you'll meet again when it's your time.keep the faith mate.
He's with me he's my boy.Dam😢RIP
Pulled Tyson out of the ruins - went to work on him like project - x
father and his lovely boy...amazing
People say Ali can beat Tyson and I was one of them but I don't know, man. The speed and the power Tyson had against Ali's speed. HMMM. I think Tyson would probably KO Ali if both were on their best day.
Also, when Cus left and Rooney was fired and Tyson hooked up with Givens and King, that;s when things fell apart.
I agree mostly. With his power, Ali couldn't have handled too many shots. But Ali was never a KO kid to begin with. He was a straight-up tactician. There were many fights he should have never won just based on power or strength mismatches. He was just good at taking out his opponent.
kizzmac Yeah it would be a tough ass fight that's for sure.
kizzmac ali would destroy tyson
+Zorik Soep I am muslim and i think that tyson would not beat ali
Tyson would kill him man
Tyson is stronger and faster version of Joe Fraizer so i think that Ali would have big problems with Tyson
God I love this so fuckin much... "Hes my boy! HES WITH ME"!!!!
Great sentimental speech Mike!
Thank you Father for putting Cus in Mike's life and visa versa.
The way mike watches cus as he speaks …mike really believed the process..amazing 💪🏽❤
The way Mike looks at him with such respect
Love is strong, very powerful
This was the best boxing trainer in the fucking world it's like looking at Rocky an Mickey,Mike made it cause of this man best trainer ever rip big homie
I've never seen such a charismatic 80 year old man
Cus was the only man that really care about Mike like a father who really wanted the best for him. As you heard Cus was at tge end stage of his life and hadnt a reason to live .... it wasnt about monet, it was about having a reason to live and Mike gave him that. And Cus said he will not leave this earth until Tyson is successful. You can tell from his words the old man meant every word. That is real love. .....
CusDmata one great boxing icon & teacher Mike's father mentor. But lived to see his student be a champion.
I would not leave until that happen
Omg
How this man believed to mike
Sometimes one wants to be a mentor and sometimes one needs a mentor
That had to really hurt Mike, Mike had a heart for others, a broken heart for some never mends..I know...praise God
You well always be the best Tyson I fight because you gave me the spark of fighting I was bulled all the time as a kid thank you
Poor Mike the champ Tyson sorry to see guys d motto passing away definately made the champ more aggressive.
He was the only one who believed in mike.... he found him at the very bottom and gave him a chance to get to the top
Cus is one scary prophet this is incredible. I learn from this that greatness always comes with a magical story.
Wow beautiful
Respect deserve respect
Wait a minute.. I think the Motivation part of Cus'd amato was used in Rocky. Mickey from Rocky said the words of the late Cus'd Amato
and Rocky came out in 1976( when Tyson was 10 ) before Cus met him
it was the first part. rockie's trainer mickey said it in the 5th part, i think. so berkant tahirov is right.
Yes you are correct some word
im crying when cus say he didnt leave before mike tyson be the world champion
2:35 I love that Ali was letting him know he ain’t alone
Much respect to gus d Amato best manager ever Tyson needed d Amato his true father.
This Hits Hard...❤🙏....We Love Ya Mike
Damn he remember the engraving on his tombstone I hope my son does the same for me when I'm long gone memorized word for word. That's deep genuine love.
I really miss young days by watching this video.
I wish I had a cus in my life so badly
..so do i Tyrone
Me too 😪 Tyrone if only !
Glad god exist
Love manifests in so many ways.... Love... Love.. Love....
When Cus died, that's when Mike Tyson changed a whole lot.
True
A very good coach 👍🏻
If only cus lived for 10-15 more years, mike would have been unbeatable
That very last quote Mike Tyson said had me thinking deep about life and habits
I think Cus’s last lesson to Tyson was given to him in death. The last thing he needed to become great was knowing what it is like to lose everything you have, so that was Tyson would fight even harder to keep it.
Tearing up 😢
Love live cus hope and pray I get too meet iron Mike Tyson in my future 😎😎😎😎😎😎🥹🥹🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🥹😎😎😎🥹🔥🔥🔥🔥🥹😎😎😎🥹🔥🔥🥹😎😎🥹🔥🔥🥹😎😎🥹🔥🔥🥹😎😎😎🥹🔥🔥🔥🔥
my favorite fighter!
This made me cry!!!!!!
Something Wilder Would Never Be A Legendary Icon Like Mike Tyson
Clips like this make me realise just how powerful the Internet is. Daam I love RUclips ❤
That phrase on the TOMB STONE! Would knock people down! POWERFUL!
Spirit connects and transcends race culture, status and creed ....He helped create and develop the great Iron Mike Tyson...
I wish cus D'Amato would be alive to train me 😔 R.I.P
Mr. Trump, he would rather TRAIN you alive