Tom Patti
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| Born | 1963 (age 60–61) New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | San Joaquin Delta College |
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] He was a Republican candidate in the 2022 election in California's 9th congressional district.
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, where he has been a proponent for solving homelessness, fighting crime, and lowering taxes.[4]
Patti is a member of the Child Abuse Prevention Council.[5][6]
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.[7][8]
2022 U.S. House campaign
In 2022, Patti entered the race for U.S. Congress in California's 9th congressional district. He advanced from the top two primary in June 2022 and later lost to incumbent Democrat Josh Harder in the November general election.[9][10]
References
- ^ Peter, Josh (October 1, 2021). "Mike Tyson gets into political ring: Famed boxer supporting former training partner's career". USA Today. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ "District 3 - Board of Supervisors - San Joaquin County". Sjgov.org. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with Tom Patti. Q&A". Sjgov.org. May 24, 2006. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ "Supervisor Tom Patti's pedigree as a fighter". Mantecabulletin.com. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ Campbell, Jason (July 15, 2016). "Patti: Education will help SJ make the grade". Manteca Bulletin. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2023 – via PressReader.
- ^ "San Joaquin board of supervisors appoints three new commissioners for HPSJ governing board – two commissioners reappointed". Hpsj.com. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ "Unique International Project "Science of Victory"". Worldofmartialarts.pro. October 17, 2017. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ Ringside. "Online marathon dedicated to memory of legendary trainer Cus D'Amato". Worldboxingnews.net. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ Brassil, Gillian (July 8, 2022). "Will California's Central Valley have a 'Red Wave' in November election? What analysts say". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- ^ "Harder wins reelection for Congress D9: 2022 Election Results". ABC10. November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.