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After dropping out of Kent State University, he ran an illegal bookmaking operation out of the basement of a record store on Kinsman Road and was charged with killing two men in incidents 13 years apart.
May 6, 2024 · In 1954, when a group attempted to rob one of his gambling houses, King shot dead one of the men, named Hillary Brown. A court ruled that killing ‘justifiable homicide’ and he was released ...
Apr 15, 2020 · A father of three, he’s been a recluse for the last 10 years since his wife of 50 years, Henrietta, died in 2010. His trademark gray hair has wilted considerably. King lives in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and has a staggering net worth of $150 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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...
Aug 31, 2022 · Don King Continues to Be Sports Promoter. At the age of 91, Don King still works as a promoter. In June 2022, he promoted the WBA title fight between Don’s client Trevor Bryan and Daniel Dubois. After Dubois’ win, he sued Don for not paying the winner’s money.
Oct 15, 2024 · In the years since his wife Henrietta passed away in 2010, King has chosen a quieter lifestyle, living in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Despite his reclusive tendencies, he still plays an active role in the industry, reminding fans that the spirit of this larger-than-life promoter hasn’t faded away.
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.
