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‘Fear is like fire. You can make it work for you or it can hurt you’
JOHN WIGHT writes on legendary boxing trainer and philosopher, Cus D’Amato
Cus D'Amato (right) with Floyd Patterson in August 1957

JANUARY is a traditionally slow month in the annual calendar. It’s a time of renewal, rebirth and re-evaluation for many.

Relationships, friendships, careers, health, life goals all are placed under the microscope at a time when the inclement weather induces us to sit still and think more deeply about aspects of our lives we perhaps previously took for granted.

One man who made his profession out of thinking deeply was legendary boxing trainer and philosopher combined, Cus D’Amato.

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