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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Don_KingDon King - Wikipedia

    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 ".

  2. www.britannica.com › biography › Don-KingDon King | Biography, Boxing Promoter & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 27, 2024 · 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.

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  4. www.encyclopedia.com › sports-biographies › don-kingDon King | Encyclopedia.com

    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 .

  5. www.sportscasting.com › news › where-is-don-king-today-andWhere Is Don King Today and What Is His Net Worth?

    Feb 21, 2022 · Don King is synonymous with boxing. As one of the sport’s most well-known promoters, the now-90-year-old is one of the main reasons for boxing’s explosion in popularity in the ’70s and ’80s, introducing the world to names like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and Mike Tyson. So, where is King now and what is his net worth?

  6. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Don_KingDon King - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Donald "Don" King (born August 20, 1931) is an American boxing promoter. He has promoted many famous boxers including Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Muhammad Ali, and Evander Holyfield . King was born on August 20, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. [1] He dropped out from Kent State University.

  7. boxrec.com › wiki › indexDon King - BoxRec

    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.

  8. www.ringtv.com › 625872-don-king-at-90-a-legend-nears-theDon King at 90: A legend nears the finish line - The Ring

    Don King at 90: A legend nears the finish line. Some years ago, when he was still at or near his harrumphing, bombastic best, legendary promoter Don King chastised a fellow promoter (no, not Bob Arum) for failing to fully recognize who and what was really important in the sometimes shadowy world of professional boxing.