The infamous peek-a-boo boxing style of heavyweight icon Mike Tyson has its roots. And it’s through one of the late Cus D’Amato’s eye for a seasoned light heavyweight talent.
Known for his devastating power and in-fighting due to his ducking and rising peek-a-boo style, Mike Tyson ruled the heavyweight roost through that style — implemented by his iconic late trainer D’Amato in the Catskills.
But long before Tyson, the Bronx coach took a keen eye on a masterful talent at the light heavyweight limit — through that exact fighting style.

Maxie Rosenbloom brought about a peek-a-boo style to win light heavyweight gold
A heralded boxer during his era in the sport, the late Maxie Rosenbloom — an esteemed actor and television personality, too, plied his trade in the ring under the watchful gaze of the legendary head coach D’Amato during his run in the ring.
And on this day in 1931, Rosenbloom closed out his staggering seven-fight series with Jimmy Slattery in style — taking bragging rights in the duo’s NYSAC (New York State Athletic Commission) and The Ring light heavyweight title fight at Ebbets Fields.