Video of Mike Tyson's son practicing Constantine D'Amato's "peek-a-boo" technique has been circulating online

Mike Tyson's son appeared in a video clip practicing between the ropes. In the footage, Miguel Leon can be seen dressed in Tyson branding, practicing the same technique his father perfected to terrorize his opponents: the "peek-a-boo" style, invented by Constantine D'Amato, the boxing legend's manager.

Constantine D'Amato was an American boxing manager and trainer, known for fostering the careers of famous boxers such as Floyd Patterson, José Torres, Vinnie Ferguson, and Mike Tyson himself. He also trained some famous trainers such as Teddy Atlas, Kevin Rooney, and Joe Fariello.

What is the "peek-a-boo" technique practiced by Mike Tyson's son?

The "peek-a-boo" style, with its signature closed guard, head movement, and sudden counterattacks, was designed to close the distance and confuse power punchers. And in that brief Instagram snippet, nearly 40 years after D'Amato's death, it lived on again, fluidly executed by Tyson's 23-year-old son, even if it was just for exercise.

What made the moment all the more poignant was Mike Tyson's understated support. By sharing the video on his story and tagging his son @migueliontyson, the boxing legend showed his support, while Miguel Tyson reflected the style he once popularized: a subtle yet powerful bridge between eras.

Death of Constantine D'Amato, Mike Tyson's Former Trainer

To be precise, it's been 39 years and 7 months since Cus's passing. And yet, his influence continues to endure. It permeates every movement, every step, and every swing Miguel makes inside the ring. This isn't a legacy in the traditional sense: Miguel doesn't aspire to become a boxer.

But by adopting the movements of his father's mentor, he honors the spirit of a man who raised warriors. D'Amato, who died in November 1985 at the age of 77, was more than a trainer. He was a boxing philosopher, a father figure to many boxing greats like Floyd Patterson, José Torres, and, of course, the young Mike Tyson.