Teddy Atlas on Cus D'Amato - Boxing Legend & Trainer to Mike Tyson, Floyd Patterson - PART 1

Teddy Atlas shares stories about boxing legend Cus D'Amato and his relationship with Cus during the 8 years he lived with him in Catskill, NY training fighters.
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[@TheFightWTA]

Part 2 is now live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmScnKOilqZ7odU

[@DjCashesclay]

THE FIGHT with Teddy Atlas you need to get at the hotboxin show with Mike. Watch this Video what he says about you! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/n17ae3urgrGnj8U

[@samurironin]

www.confusingtheenemy.com The Cus D'Amato Story. There is an entire chapter dedicated to the genesis of the "Willie Bag and the D'Amato style..AKA the Peek a Boo coined by Teddy Brenner an old boxing promoter, actually mocking Cus.

[@scarfo441]

Can you ask teddy how he got that razor scar on the side of his face?

[@ProdbyCeeSick]

HEY MR ATLAS YOU SHOULD CHARGE PEOPLE TO TRAIN THEM ON ZOOM OR KZbin LIVE OR SOMETHING! I’d be honored to be your first paying client!! AND I’M NOT TALKING TRAINING FOR THE TITLE BUT CREATE MORE OF A EXERCISE ROUTINE OR SOMETHING . JUST A THOUGHT/WISH LOLThanks gentleman. Enjoyed the show as usual. Been binge watching!

[@donde1760]

Thanks Teddy!! Cus was a good friend of my dad, who past away in 1965 when I was just 5. I heard stories of their times with him, Floyd Patterson and days at a training camp in Greenwood Lake, NY (My dad was a part owner). I finally got to visit him in Catskill in the early 80"s, heard stories about my dad and had dinner with Cus, Camille, Kevin Rooney, Teddy Atlas and Mike Tyson...I day I will never forget. Mike was training for the Jr. Olympics and had a fight that night which I had a front row seat to. What a day nearly 40 years ago. I look forward to Part 2 and reading the book!

[@iamLODD]

Donald DeGregoria i love this story so much sir

[@iamLODD]

U actually got to sit N eat with those legends?

[@donde1760]

@@iamLODD thank you. I just saw this.

[@donde1760]

@@iamLODD yes Mike was just a kid Heck I was maybe 23?? Great day for me

[@donde1760]

@P4P KING no pictures. Only in my mind. My family helped Cus out during some rough times. They were friends as kids. Lots of great stories.

[@TheHyena-ru8bz]

6:27 for the beginning of Cus part. (I Read Teddys book and highly recommend it)

[@davidanthony4960]

listen..cus is the only trainer who has taken someone from virtually out of school to saving him from a road to death and prison completely transformed his character and turned him into world champion and a sporting icon... THAT is real... anyone can hold pads and teach someone how to throw a jab and how to move in and out effectively with a bit of knowledg patience and care.... what cut did was another level

[@shall7277]

Real World Warrior lowen yup

[@nathancrittenden8525]

Didn't actually stay out of prison tho did he 😂

[@quiett6191]

Ray Arcel kinda did the same thing with Roberto Duran. Arcel was a great trainer as well, trained 20 legit world champs.

[@nathancrittenden8525]

@Real World Warrior lowen get out of here with that victim mentality u weak man

[@John-on3wt]

I like that he actually sits down and talks to the fighters and asks them about themselves. And their fear before he even begins to trains them

[@malcolmx4545]

KEN is the best interviewer I’ve seen so far, absolutely respectful not interrupting the energy, charisma an wisdom An wise words of TEDDY the walking encyclopaedia an rambler lol most interviews are full of interruptions an BS talk, but KEN absolutely mastered the art of interviewing, top man!!! 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎🦋🐝

[@winfield841]

MALCOLM X I agree, he does a wonderful job. Although sometimes I forget that he’s there. I guess maybe because Teddy loves to talk haha. Big fan of Teddy, super intelligent and knowledgeable man with incredible stories.

[@malcolmx4545]

Gary Winfield absolutely agree with you brother 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonyreidy8230]

💯 the podcasts they do are more professional than some of the the mainstream Media when you listen to the likes of Stephen A Smith and that other plank just arguing all the time ridiculous Ken and teddy just gel together

[@KC_Smooth]

I agree!

[@WarHammer1989]

6 months ago I didn’t know who Teddy Atlas was. Since then he’s become my favorite public figure and his book maybe the most touching, inspirational and entertaining book I’ve ever read/listened to

[@victortamini847]

War Hammer I loved the book too. I wish more young people would read it.

[@michaelleal5844]

Ahh man,it only gets better,Teddy is a great guy to look into as far as 🥊 Boxing goes.Great guy,I never met him but I'm 43 years old n watched Tyson Spinks fight in the late 1980s so ive always liked to watch him on t.v. every since I was a child.

[@richsr.7589]

Man Teddy's a great story teller. I could listen to him tell those Cus D'Amato stories all night long. Cus and Teddy remind of the old guys in my hometown when I was a kid.

[@parker7785]

****stayhealthysir***** reference "storyteller" reference nonfiction vz sports?+*** ****stayhealthysir***** reference "storyteller" reference nonfiction vz sports?+*

[@hichamnajeh858]

Was teddy a professional boxer?

[@borisgurgov4066]

I put my newborn ti sleep on Tedy

[@JeffPenaify]

@@hichamnajeh858 he never tirned pro but he was a golden glove winning amateur boxer, he got a back injury that took him out of the sport and Cus had him help training. That was how it was back then if you were in the gym but werent that talented to be a pro fighter theyd start having you do corner stuff and show you the ropes as a teacher

[@deadarmd]

Ken for president, Teddy for minister of defense.

[@oltionmehja]

when you were explaining the difference between trainer and teacher I thought to myself you really are a teacher

[@RudyGold]

I love hearing about Cus...May he RIP

[@parker7785]

your comment lacks something not in line with ur photo and sports br/a//nd/thnx

[@RudyGold]

@@parker7785 what’s that mean?

[@MiguelGonzalez-xy1ll]

One of the top boxing podcasts of all time.

[@midsouth2strokes185]

The more I get to know about Teddy the more I admire him and I was already a big fan of him for years. A true boxing legend. Rooney would start bleeding during the national anthem.😀

[@joeyfiggiani]

That was as good a joke as any comedian's timing of a one-liner.

[@stuartchapman7934]

The way Teddy recollects these memories is so vivid and full of life, you can just tell these were great times, what a life of experience he has lived within the sport of boxing and as always both his humour and humility are ever present in these stories, Brilliant!!! 👊👊💯

[@RM-xt8fw]

Can you guys dedicate an episode to discussing trainers (past and present) - Teddy reviewing them and his top 5 of all time? Thanks 👍

[@joeygonzo]

Eddie Futch, Blackburn, Nacho Beristain, Cuyo Hernandez and Ray Arcel

[@j0tt0]

To me Ray Arcell and Cus a are the best.

[@anthonyreidy8230]

@@joeygonzo no Angelo Dundee?

[@terrybader8595]

That’s a pretty solid list!

[@ninjallama7046]

Joe Cue yo what about Emanuel Stuart?

[@philiphickey9901]

Magic ..all them stories made me laugh and smile ..I am only a young man but to listen to all them stories about life and been a better man ..keep up the great work lads ye are a big hit here in ireland🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

Erin go braugh! :)

[@malcolmx4545]

Philip Hickey i love listening to olders too, so much knowledge and wisdom, it’s so sad that we don’t have remarkable exquisite an phenomenal humans anymore!!! 😎🦋🐝

[@karltoon09]

Philip Hickey wrong flag bud

[@philiphickey9901]

@@karltoon09 whoops my bad 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@YoYo-ys9hk]

33:30 Cus: Get up here NOW!!! Priceless I like listening to Teddy's story's their family friendly and my kids can listen and learn about the history of boxing from a Legend

[@anesu846]

That beard changes Ken's whole persona

[@kingdan5617]

NG23 I’m getting a hiesenburg feel 🤣

[@thelastemp5437]

haha too true, went from looking like a pencil pusher to looking like a leg breaker

[@anesu846]

@@kingdan5617 🤣🤣 sides over the ears on the hat. Straight psycho lol

[@kenrideout4947]

@@anesu846 Hahaha.... these comments are hilarious!! Respect!

[@joeyfiggiani]

@@kenrideout4947 you seem like a great guy, Ken. Your conversations and rapport with Teddy remind me of talking with my dad or hearing him talk to a person he likes. How did you wind up hosting the podcast?

[@tobybartlett2180]

Great listening to,Teddy and Ken, so good that these stories are all being recorded so future generations will be able to listen to them 1st hand, and be as captivated as I've been! Thanks,Teddy,Ken and Rob! Loved this episode and looking forward to the next one! 👍💯👊🔥

[@nigeace]

Can’t wait for part 2. Love it. The pluses of being in lockdown, we can hear the good old stories. I love the old characters of a bygone era....the fact that true character was paramount on how you were judged as a man. Teddy keeps this old ethic alive! 👍👍

[@sylyjoly]

Teddy you're a legend, thanks for sharing your amazing stories!

[@fatcoco699]

You guys are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing some stories with everyone.

[@JohnJames6969]

Just a Legendary interview,,,, absolutely fantastic .... really looking forward to part 2...Brilliant..

[@davidanthony4960]

looking forward to part 2 :-)

[@agentsancho3493]

Teddy has a lot of joy in his stories. I could listen to this podcast over a campfire. Great story teller and an admirable person.

[@MoralesAlex805]

What a great story. We need more people who bring hope and compassion to the world.

[@LimerickR266]

It's always great to hear stories about Cus.

[@TheFightInsideTheFighter]

I’ve never had any person who has told me there story that I’ve connected with as much as teddy. I wish I could meet someone who would do what cus did for you. Teddy you’re a role model of mine it would be a dream to learn half the knowledge that is bouncing around in your head and to get to shake your hand. I watch everything you put up sometimes more than once because you can’t even pickup everything the first time around. Keep uploading because it is tremendous

[@jamesmorgan2064]

Great podcast. One of your best

[@courtlaw1]

Thx, this made my Monday.

[@carlbenson6412]

Okay Teddy! I've got 'em both cued up...I'll be watchin' both 1 & 2 very soon...I can't wait. Thanks for puttin' this together for us classic 'Sweet Science' fans like me.

[@osvaldourena988]

Amazing! You should do this more often

[@ericnovella]

Top shelf show ! You guys are paired perfect

[@blancomusic]

I truly enjoyed this ! Great Stories !!!

[@Benhall1]

Great stories of Cus D'Amato, Teddy you are a great story teller

[@christophermoltisanti790]

So glad to see this channel growing. Last I checked it was on 45k subs. Long may it continue

[@sivedan]

Great episode !!!

[@SuperBart1970]

Excellent part part 1 guys I am sure to check out the second part May 7th that was really intrigued by the whole episode great stuff from Teddy and great stuff from the man interview and got a lot of knowledge of cost that I didn't have before and what kind of person he was not too much to talk about Tyson but I guess that's going to be in the book but I appreciate you guys uploading this when you did it makes a long trip a little easier thank you

[@Rockesb888]

Incredible stuff, thanks guys.

[@peterlucas7305]

Great stuff Cus was some person and I always like to hear about him and his philosophies, a program that talks about some of the great trainers and their abilities would be good. Thanks guys good health.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Brilliant advise from Cus at 44:50, great stories, we want more. And Ken, the beard looks awesome on you, keep it.

[@joeyfiggiani]

Teddy's stories are great, and he has a unique way of telling them that is very entertaining. Ken really grew on me after a couple episodes. Id like to know more about this very likeable guy. The chemistry between them is so good, l listen to some episodes more than once, like good music. Thanks, guys.

[@pmg765]

great podcast guys, much respect to both of u.

[@KieranThomasSmith]

Good to see you back Ken!!

[@alberthayes1695]

18 mins in, loyalty. Yes sir, loyalty is an investment on a stock that may go down before it goes up. Teddy you inspire me with each episode. So many weak and fake people simply can't understand the depth of wisdom you speak. They over simplify you man. Keep it coming coach! Thank u

[@vincentdesiano4861]

This was one of the best!

[@Joker-bg8kk]

Teddy for President 🇺🇸

[@llewbach77]

They would never allow a straight talking guy who's not got skeletons in the closet!

[@damstardunc7060]

True

[@markmcallan973]

Awesome stories of loyalty love and human spirit! I train a few lounge lads and sure they are keeping focused so I can keep them focus! Funny the student call actually inspire the teacher! Gotta love the nature

[@sirveza5755]

Teddy could stop talking about boxing and just start roasting people and I would still watch because it’s hilarious

[@kafelaroux504]

Beautiful Stories

[@LIE11Bldg7]

DavidL. here, Teddy..!! I love it when you naturally light-up talking about Cus... That's a perfect example of loving- friendship few ever and possibly never know

[@Kal-El207]

Teddy I have learned and continue learn so much from you all my life. Thank you Uncle Ted.

[@HistorydnClarity]

+THE FIGHT with Teddy Atlas the great teddy should react to Tyson at 53 not missing a step like 3 days ago (power,technique, n speed) it's all there AT 53YRS OLD😮💪

[@bigbaba1491]

Every boxer looks incredibly fast going through these motions, what tyson does is not impressive at all. 53 isnt that old either, what you expect from a 53 year old, walking with a cane? Teddy is older than tyson and looks fast aswell when he is demonstrating stuff, that doesnt mean he is good or in any shape to fight though.

[@SlipNCounter26]

Not every boxer bro ...but I understand where your getting at. 👌🏼

[@chrishett99]

What suprised me is the fact that I heard Tyson say that he doesn't throw punches anymore, nor hit the bag. He said doing those things take him to a place mentally that he doesn't like to be. I wonder what happened to make him practice a little bit.

[@kinggood9404]

Big Baba That's not true wierdo

[@kinggood9404]

Jerry Callo_with a C Sometimes u just can't shake your first love.

[@theonemrham]

Epic Wealth of knowledge from a legendary figure in boxing: Teddy Atlas!

[@unitedstatesofavalon6760]

Loving this as usual.. Glad your fit and well Teddy.. Ken you just need a couple of go faster stripes in that beard.. Go for the grey.. Looking forward to part 2. Honestly guys you make this lockdown bareable for many of us with much added time on our hands during this testing time.. Thanks for getting it out there fir us to enjoy. Love from South Wales.. UK

[@kenrideout4947]

Thanks Robert.

[@pmg765]

I Have listened to this podcast 4 times already, teddy is in his element talking about CUS

[@seanguy8726]

Best pod cast ever!

[@marcus3894]

Many thanks to Teddy for telling us these stories. Very interesting.

[@deanoppergoalieclinics834]

Teddy & Joe your show is tremendous!

[@mariaorsic9763]

That’s it! I just broke down and cried. The Cus-Nadia Comaneci story!!! Teddy Atlas you have changed me!!! Thank you Ken!!! No words!

[@patrickpilkington6241]

By far the best thumbnail and layout on KZbin. Teddy is apex charismatic. Such an enjoyable listen.

[@watchthis121]

The beard is fine ... Keep it bro

[@coreyfeldhaus6887]

I love how Teddy talks through movies. His humility is refreshing.

[@ahmedmohammed-lutfial-imam2147]

What a wonderful time to live with Cus, Ali, Teddy, and Tyson, Greetings from Baghdad/Iraq. P.S. Stay strong, against COVID-19, we will pass it soon.

[@mikeh2272]

Great love teddy atlas the history everything top stuff..

[@robertoflores4546]

Awesome Beard Ken. Keep it growing 👍🏼

[@FirstLast-mk2ur]

You tell who ever sponsors you, or is thinking about it: "This is the wisest voice in boxing. PERIOD. And I love this podcast. Show Teddy & Ken the check. Thank you & your welcome."

[@mikekimveteran]

Priceless

[@calvinhunt5977]

Keep it BRO!

[@VillanThaHero]

This is like discovering gold... What a listen.

[@izetmedosevic9241]

Tnx Teddy! l.P. from Croatia!

[@dappergreens4555]

Best yet.

[@danielgabalski2312]

Simply love this guy.

[@kylegushue]

A captivating episode!

[@COMB0RICO]

Hard not to like this guy. Thanks from Texas.

[@joeynighttrain1126]

Man,..this was Good Man!

[@welchhenderson3530]

Great stuff

[@pedroj.martinez-fraga5155]

Absolutely great stuff: history, autobiography, and life lessons; cannot get any better than that!

[@maximusthe1st]

Always enjoy this show, Teddy is always great but the interviewer deserves credit too, he’s very good at this

[@rareearthelement8698]

maximusthe1st Good shout! Seconded!

[@kenrideout4947]

Thank you!

[@nicklantini9859]

I miss bumping into teddy in staten island...great guy right there ...doesnt get the respect he deserves

[@amascia8327]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@calcal2729]

Teddy thank you so much for talking about Cuz.

[@DavyRo]

As a British boxing fan, I can say Teddy is no where near as known over here as what he is in the states. Big fans & boxers know him of course. But I've always found his opinions on fights & fighters to be top draw. In fact I've not heard anyone better than him. Soy respect for him is massive. But listening to this interview, I see him in an even better way if that was possible. This is one of the best interviews I've ever heard. Not just about boxing but every subject. Cus D'amto is a legend of boxing, his knowledge was just out of this world. Teddy was a lucky to become a student of his. Not as lucky Mike Tyson was but Cus had left his mark on this world. That most could only dream about.

[@hadesspeaks9783]

What up tough Ted?, my brain ain't what the rest can see. I just have an ability to see a face and automatically see the achievements in other forms. Your glory is applauded. In England we have to evolve quick as we are the motherland who needs change

[@mjs6910]

I like teddy he definitely a straight shooter. He doesn't beat around the bush.

[@boxing4life410]

I like when teddy talks about the old days

[@glennmarley6989]

The definition of a "Stand up guy."

[@sammyorta]

Teddy Atlas commentary on fight Night champion for ps3 still going strong 2020 people stll playing that game great commentary job ted

[@rickyric2401]

teddys a real man .a top man

[@ColdmindDev]

Thanks for a great Podcast! I was wondering if I may ask about the gloves you have on the shelf behind you Teddy, from which fight are those?

[@KINGFAROOQ1216]

Teddy I just wanted to say I'm really really familiar with all the stories and relationships with you Kevin Teddy and Mike and finally it happened and I was waiting for it to happen I think 10 minutes into the video I'm not going to look but I finally have a different feeling just as much excitement without only having to have the Mike Tyson stories in those little Sparks of Genius when cuss could tell just from one glimpse another one that I really liked was when a guy's Talent was so high and less his will never gets tested but anyways I'm happy I enjoy hearing this just as much as the Tyson stories

[@darkgodmengpo2673]

That beard looks good on you Ken, you look like you could play a tough guy in a movie..like an MMA fighter or something, lol. Awesome episode, as usual, Teddy Atlas #1!!

[@kenrideout4947]

Thanks

[@richk320]

Terry's a great trainer and story teller!Great tribute to the legend Cus D'Amato.

[@tonym2513]

We love us some Terry

[@joshuaper1]

i'ma a gymnastics coach.. after 15 years i realize how i'm present myself everyday heavily impacts the ambition of my students.. if i could be one type of influence, i'd want to have the same influence Cus did on his students.. Teddy is the closest i can get to experience him and i'm thankful.. i can recognize a champ easily.. every student that walks in i see a potential for a perfect athlete.. some of them listen to me more than the others.. So at work i become very one dimensional as if i was born inside of a gymnastics gym and never scene the light of any other sport, substance, celebrity, deficiency you name it.. if it wasn't gymnastics it doesn't make sense. i feel like it's a healthier face than someone with issues, or failed relationships, bad habits, crises.

[@ikeman9784]

I don't know about the greatest trainer in history but he's probably one of the most knowledgeable alive...

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

Curious: Is it always the case that a trainer with a champion MUST be a champion trainer?

[@davidanthony4960]

listen.. he is the only trainer who has taken someone from virtually out of school to saving him from a road to death and prison completely transformed his character and turned him into world champion and a sporting icon... THAT is real... anyone can hold pads and teach someone how to throw a jab and how to move in and out effectively with a bit of knowledg patience and care.... what cut did was another level

[@ikeman9784]

@@davidanthony4960 Bro I ain't talking about Cus I was talking about Teddy.. Cus maybe the greatest trainer I mean he had like 4 champions..

[@davidanthony4960]

@@ikeman9784 yeh I get you.. but my point is this... Freddy roach had tonnes of champs.. but did he create them? no.. he took them already great and kept them in shape... that was what I meant.. cus planted the seed and built the whole damn tree

[@gab436311]

david Anthony read up on Gil Clancy ..He took Griffith off the streets and made him a Champion ..Cus did also .. Great trainers : Ray Arcel Eddie Futch Cus Emmanuel Stewart Dundee, Atlas, Rooney etc etc etc Each Trainer specializes a little bit differently: Teddy and Cus worked the physiology of fighter as well as the art of boxing ...All great trainers are usually great motivators ..But I guarantee Teddy didn’t approach Moorer’s physche the same way he did let’s say Tim Bradley ..I’m starting to learn that I can’t train every fighter the same , especially in the amateurs where it’s almost all psychological...There’s 2 boxing books every enthusiast should try and read ..”In this Corner “ and “In the Corner”.... Great show guys ..Kenny you will always look like a high school kid to me 👍

[@joolsxstevox.2265]

I could listen forever more teddy.

[@anthi6036]

I wish Teddy would sit in front of the mic for 15mins w/ a script and give a motivational speech. That 'Fireman' speech he gave Bradley is about the most motivational speech ive heard.

[@brandonpanozzo86]

hell yeah

[@Superflow66]

I remember my dad telling me about growing up in Brooklyn and father Murphy.

[@luciedescoteaux944]

Teddy has lots of sage wisdom to share :-)

[@daniellandry8786]

Looks good Ken keep it!