Don King

About Don King

Boxing promoter who worked with Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, two of the sport's most prominent fighters. The numerous civil cases filed against King during his career, including one manslaughter conviction, sparked great debate.

Don King before fame

In The Rumble in the Jungle, he persuaded Muhammad Ali and George Foreman to fight one other.

Achievement of Don King

Many films and television series have made references to him, including Rocky V, South Park, and The Simpsons.

Don King family life

Henrietta, his wife, died in 2010 after a long illness. He is the father of three children.

Associations of Don King

Several of his fighters sued him, notably Mike Tyson, who sued him for $100 million in 1996. Tyson eventually agreed to a $14 million out-of-court settlement.

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