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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".
Apr 15, 2020 · 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 .
May 6, 2024 · King, 92, was the man behind some of the most famous fights in history, including the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in 1974 and the 1975 ‘Thrilla in Manila’...
Aug 24, 2023 · Don King, the controversial boxing promoter, turned 92 last weekend. Learn about his highlights and lowlights, from his criminal past to his deals with Ali, Tyson and more.
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.
Sep 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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Aug 16, 2022 · Next Saturday, August 20, Don King will be turning 91 years old, and that is why I decided to dedicate this column to this icon who is undoubtedly one of the most influential and most important men in the history of the sport of boxing worldwide.