Tom Patti

Tom Patti is an American businessman and politician who is a member of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. As an amateur boxer, Patti was training partners with Mike Tyson.[1] After the death of Cus D'Amato, Patti became Tyson's manager and coach.[2][3]

Tom Patti

Biography

Born 1963 in New York, Patti moved to Stockton, California. After graduating from high school, he attended Delta College where in 2015 he became a member of the Delta College Foundation board, a non-profit organization with the purpose of creating opportunities for local students to get an expanded education.

Beginning in 1982, Patti, along with Mike Tyson, was mentored by boxing manager-trainer Cus D’Amato. In 2001, Patti returned to California.

On November 8, 2016, Patti became the County Supervisor of District 3 in San Joaquin County. [4]

In July 2018, Patti was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence.[5] Patti said he had accidentally taken the wrong prescription drug. A trial date was set for March 2021.[6]

Patti owns Delta Cranes in Stockton, California.[7]

Patti is a member of the Child Abuse Prevention Council.[8][9]

In 2017, Patti, together with Oleg Maltsev, wrote the book Non-compromised Pendulum about the style of Cus D'Amato. Patti said the book was a tribute to the memory of D'Amato.[10][11] In 2022, Tom Patti entered the Race for Congress


References
  1. Peter, Josh (October 1, 2021). "Mike Tyson gets into political ring: Famed boxer supporting former training partner's career". USA Today. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  2. "District 3 - Board of Supervisors - San Joaquin County". Sjgov.org. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  3. "Exclusive Interview with Tom Patti. Q&A". Sjgov.org. 24 May 2006. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  4. "Supervisor Tom Patti's pedigree as a fighter". Mantecabulletin.com. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  5. "San Joaquin County Supervisor Tom Patti arrested for DUI". abc10.com. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  6. Goldeen, Joe (November 24, 2020). "DUI case against San Joaquin County Supervisor Tom Patti set for March jury trial". The Stockton Record. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  7. Diaz, Laura S. (November 17, 2021). "San Joaquin Board of Supervisors' chair Tom Patti announces he is running for Congress". The Stockton Record. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  8. "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News". Pressreader.com. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  9. "San Joaquin board of supervisors appoints three new commissioners for HPSJ governing board – two commissioners reappointed". Hpsj.com. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  10. "Unique International Project "Science of Victory"". Worldofmartialarts.pro. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  11. Ringside. "Online marathon dedicated to memory of legendary trainer Cus D'Amato". Worldboxingnews.net. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
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