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Donald King (born August 20, 1931) is an American boxing promoter, known for his involvement in several historic boxing matchups. King's career highlights include, among multiple other enterprises, promoting "The Rumble in the Jungle" and the "Thrilla in Manila".
Don King (born August 20, 1931, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.) is an American boxing promoter known for his flamboyant manner and outrageous hair styled to stand straight up.
May 6, 2024 · A new podcast series delves deep into the life and times of one of sport’s most charismatic and controversial figures – boxing promoter Don King.
May 17, 2018 · Don King. 1931-. American boxing promoter. W ith his trademark "gravity-defying" hair, the image of Don King has hovered over professional boxing since he helped put together the "Rumble in the Jungle" in 1974, in which Muhammad Ali regained his championship title from George Foreman .
King, whose company, Don King Productions, has dramatically scaled back its operation over the past decade or so as its founder and chief energy source has become a virtual recluse.
Aug 24, 2023 · Don King, the rambunctious, garrulous, uniquely-coiffed, malapropism-spewing, money-making machine, controversy magnet and boxing promoter, turned 92 last weekend. Here we look back on some of the key moments in a unique life lived largely in the public eye. The Numbers Runner.
Jan 29, 2021 · As the COVID-19 vaccination shot pierced his upper arm earlier this month, Don King breathed in what felt like a new lease on life, another boost to carry on with his life’s work. At 89, the...
Oct 4, 2017 · Biography. His electric hair and fast-talk have made him one of the world's most recognizable figures. Yet Don King is more than merely a circus clown for boxing. His promotional skills are largely responsible for having made the sport a financial giant, for better or worse.
Nov 3, 2017 · Nearly 45 years ago, after a heavyweight title fight in Kingston, Jamaica, Don King uttered a line that might well serve as his epitaph: “I came into the ring with the champion,” he said, “and I...
Jul 8, 2011 · Don King is an American boxing promoter who has become as famous for his extravagant personality and hairstyle as he has his boxing clients. King is known for nurturing the careers of...
