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Lex Fridman Podcast
#406 – Teddy Atlas: Mike Tyson, Cus D’Amato, Boxing, Loyalty, Fear & Greatness
Dec 24, 2023
Teddy Atlas, a legendary boxing trainer to 18 world champions and ESPN commentator, dives deep into the gritty world of boxing. He shares compelling stories about mentoring Mike Tyson and the influence of Cus D’Amato on their lives. The conversation touches on themes like loyalty, betrayal, and the emotional journeys that define greatness in the sport. Atlas emphasizes the role of mentorship, resilience, and the importance of actions over words, offering profound insights on personal growth and the complexities of relationships shaped by the fight.
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- The importance of loyalty and facing challenges head-on in relationships.
- The connection between fear and greatness and how fear allows one to summon bravery.
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Teddy Atlas: The Story of Loyalty, Betrayal, Fear, and Greatness
In this podcast episode, Teddy Atlas, a legendary boxing trainer and commentator, shares the story of his relationship with Cus D'Amato and Mike Tyson. Teddy recalls how he started training fighters after his own boxing career ended and how he formed a close bond with Cus. When Mike Tyson entered the picture, Teddy and Cus saw his potential and brought him into their gym. Teddy describes the audition process they put Tyson through and his initial impressions of the young boxer. Despite feelings of betrayal later on, Teddy acknowledges the impact that Cus and his teachings had on his life and how he learned the importance of loyalty and facing challenges head-on.
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